Planning for Parts Update 2012-01

[Chris Dee]

The description for 30038 is incorrect:

Code:

Tyre 8/ 40 x 8 Slick Smooth

should be

Code:

Tyre  8/ 40 x  8 Slick Smooth

The nomenclature is meant to follow the ISO standard for real vehicle tyres, as closely as possible. Although not explicitly stated here the intention was to allow for a 3-digit profile percentage and a 2-digit width. The ISO standard does not have white space around the "/". The inclusion of spaces around the "x" was arbitrary, and in the ISO standard would be B (bias belt), D (diagonal) or R (radial) without spaces. Since LEGO tyres don't have such internal construction, x (or X) is a good substitute.

However in the nomenclature explanation

Code:

width_(mm)/profile_as_%age_of_width x rim_diameter_(mm)

is easier to read than

Code:

width_(mm)/profile_as_%age_of_widthxrim_diameter_(mm)

but upper casing the "X" would help:

Code:

width_(mm)/profile_as_%age_of_widthXrim_diameter_(mm)

I am happy to make the title changes if the majority view is to remove the spaces.