1988 Alfa-Romeo Milano
tire size detail
Gold
195/60VR14
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P | Intended Use Of TirePassenger Vehicle. When a tire size begins with a P, it signifies the tire is a p-metric size that was designed to be fitted on vehicles that are primarily used as passenger vehicles. This includes cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles and light duty pickup trucks (typically 1/4- and 1/2-ton load capacity). The use of p-metric sizes began in the late 1970s and they are the most frequently used type of tire size today. |
195 millimeters wide | Tire WidthFollowing the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's section width/cross section in millimeters. The 195 indicates that this tire is 195 millimeters across from the widest point when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 195mm can be converted to inches by dividing the width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch). 195mm / 25.4 = 7.68" |
60% | Aspect RatioThe ratio of the height of the tire's cross-section to it's width. 60 means that the height is equal to 60% of the tire's width. Typically, following the three digits identifying the tire's width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio. The 60 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall. The lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 195mm and that its section height is 50% of 195mm. By converting the 195mm to inches (195 / 25.4 = 7.68") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 3.84". |
VR | Construction Method. The R in the 195/60VR14 size identifies that the tire has a radial construction in which the tire's plies "radiate" out from the center of the wheel. Radial tires are by far the most popular type of tire today representing over 98% of all tires sold. If the R in the size was replaced with a D (195/60VR14), it would identify that the internal tire body plies crisscross on a diagonal and that the tire has a "bias ply" construction. Tires using this construction are for light truck and spare tire applications. |
14" wheel | Rim SizeThe 14 indicates the tire and wheel diameter designed to be matched together. Tires that have a rim diameter expressed in inches (195/60VR14, as well as 8, 10, 12, 13, 14,15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28) are called "inch rim" sizes. These are the most common types of tire sizes and are used on most cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles and light duty light trucks. Tires and wheels with unique rim diameters should never be combined with traditional "inch rim" tires and wheels. |
Load Index/Service DescriptionNaNlb load. The tire assigned numerical value used to compare relative load carrying capabilities. The represents the tire's service description. A service description identifies the tire's load index and speed rating. Service descriptions are required on all speed rated (except for Z-speed rated) tires manufactured since the early 1990s. | |
Speed Ratingmph. The maximum speed that the tire can sustain for 10 minutes. Today, the only tires that continue to include the speed rating "in" the tire size (195/60VR14) are Z-speed rated tires. In this case, following the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio are the letters ZR to identify the tire's speed rating (Z) and its internal construction (R). Since 1991, all other speed ratings are identified in the tire's Service Description. |
Platinum, Verde
195/55VR15
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P | Intended Use Of TirePassenger Vehicle. When a tire size begins with a P, it signifies the tire is a p-metric size that was designed to be fitted on vehicles that are primarily used as passenger vehicles. This includes cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles and light duty pickup trucks (typically 1/4- and 1/2-ton load capacity). The use of p-metric sizes began in the late 1970s and they are the most frequently used type of tire size today. |
195 millimeters wide | Tire WidthFollowing the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's section width/cross section in millimeters. The 195 indicates that this tire is 195 millimeters across from the widest point when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 195mm can be converted to inches by dividing the width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch). 195mm / 25.4 = 7.68" |
55% | Aspect RatioThe ratio of the height of the tire's cross-section to it's width. 55 means that the height is equal to 55% of the tire's width. Typically, following the three digits identifying the tire's width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio. The 55 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall. The lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 195mm and that its section height is 50% of 195mm. By converting the 195mm to inches (195 / 25.4 = 7.68") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 3.84". |
VR | Construction Method. The R in the 195/55VR15 size identifies that the tire has a radial construction in which the tire's plies "radiate" out from the center of the wheel. Radial tires are by far the most popular type of tire today representing over 98% of all tires sold. If the R in the size was replaced with a D (195/55VR15), it would identify that the internal tire body plies crisscross on a diagonal and that the tire has a "bias ply" construction. Tires using this construction are for light truck and spare tire applications. |
15" wheel | Rim SizeThe 15 indicates the tire and wheel diameter designed to be matched together. Tires that have a rim diameter expressed in inches (195/55VR15, as well as 8, 10, 12, 13, 14,15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28) are called "inch rim" sizes. These are the most common types of tire sizes and are used on most cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles and light duty light trucks. Tires and wheels with unique rim diameters should never be combined with traditional "inch rim" tires and wheels. |
Load Index/Service DescriptionNaNlb load. The tire assigned numerical value used to compare relative load carrying capabilities. The represents the tire's service description. A service description identifies the tire's load index and speed rating. Service descriptions are required on all speed rated (except for Z-speed rated) tires manufactured since the early 1990s. | |
Speed Ratingmph. The maximum speed that the tire can sustain for 10 minutes. Today, the only tires that continue to include the speed rating "in" the tire size (195/55VR15) are Z-speed rated tires. In this case, following the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio are the letters ZR to identify the tire's speed rating (Z) and its internal construction (R). Since 1991, all other speed ratings are identified in the tire's Service Description. |
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian car manufacturer, founded as A.L.F.A. ("Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili", "Anonymous Lombard Automobile Factory") on 24 June 1910, in Milan.[3] The brand is known for sporty vehicles and has been involved in car racing since 1911.
The company was owned by Italian state holding company Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale between 1932 and 1986, when it became a part of the Fiat group.[4] In February 2007, the Alfa Romeo brand became Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., a subsidiary of Fiat Group Automobiles, now Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Italy.
The company that became Alfa Romeo was founded as Società Anonima Italiana Darracq (SAID) in 1906 by the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq, with Italian investors. In late 1909, the Italian Darracq cars were selling slowly and the Italian partners of the company hired Giuseppe Merosi to design new cars. On 24 June 1910, a new company was founded named A.L.F.A., initially still in partnership with Darracq. The first non-Darracq car produced by the company was the 1910 24 HP, designed by Merosi. A.L.F.A. ventured into motor racing, with drivers Franchini and Ronzoni competing in the 1911 Targa Florio with two 24-hp models. In August 1915, the company came under the direction of Neapolitan entrepreneur Nicola Romeo, who converted the factory to produce military hardware for the Italian and Allied war efforts. In 1920, the name of the company was changed to Alfa Romeo with the Torpedo 20-30 HP the first car to be so badged.
In 1921, the Banca Italiana di Sconto, which backed the Ing. Nicola Romeo & Co, went broke and the government needed to support the industrial companies involved, among which was Alfa Romeo, through the "Consorzio per Sovvenzioni sui Valori Industriali". In 1925, the railway activities were separated from the Romeo company, and in 1928, Nicola Romeo left. In 1933, the state ownership was reorganized under the banner of the Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale (IRI) by Benito Mussolini's government, which then had effective control. The company struggled to return to profitability after the Second World War, and turned to mass-producing small vehicles rather than hand-building luxury models. In 1954, it developed the Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine, which would remain in production until 1994. During the 1960s and 1970s, Alfa Romeo produced a number of sporty cars, though the Italian government parent company, Finmeccanica, struggled to make a profit, so it sold the marque to the Fiat Group in 1986.
Alfa Romeo has competed successfully in Grand Prix motor racing, Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing, and rallies. It has competed both as a constructor and an engine supplier, via works entries (usually under the name Alfa Corse or Autodelta), and private entries. The first racing car was made in 1913, three years after the foundation of the company, and Alfa Romeo won the inaugural world championship for Grand Prix cars in 1925. The number victories in races until the Second World War, against rivals such as Bentley, and the production of luxury cars compete with Bugatti, have made Alfa Romeo a world motorsport legend. The company gained a good name in motorsport, which gave a sporty image to the whole marque. Enzo Ferrari founded the Scuderia Ferrari racing team in 1929 as an Alfa Romeo racing team, before becoming independent in 1939. It holds the world's title of the most wins of any marque in the world.[5]