/50 series tire aspect ratio

What does /50 mean in a tire size?

A /50 aspect ratio means the tire sidewall height is 50% of the section width. For a 205/50R16 tire, the sidewall is 102.5mm tall. Common 50-series sizes span multiple rim diameters.

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