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   What do the numbers on my tyre sidewall mean?

   • Your tyre’s sidewall contains all the information about your tyre that you’ll need. This guide shows you how to read your sidewall tyre markings, including what the letters and numbers mean. What do the numbers on your sidewall mean? These are tyre markings, numbers and letters that are printed on the side of a tyre.

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   What does the sidewall of my tires tell you?

   • The sidewall of your tires is filled with important information that tells you everything you need to know about your tire. The numbers can be a bit overwhelming to the untrained eye, so the best way to understand tire markings is to take an example and break it down, bit by bit.

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   What is a tyre sidewall marking?

   • An example of a tyre sidewall marking is 205/55 R16 /91 V. Each section represents a different aspect of the tyre and consists of the following: The first set of numbers on the tyre reading is the width of the tyre in mm. So, in this instance, the tyre width would be 205mm.

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   What does a tyre number mean?

   • The second number (55) tells you the height of the tyre as a percentage of the width. The letter (R) stands for “Radial” which is the type of tyre. The number (16) tells you the size of the wheel rim in inches. The last two numbers (91) tell you the load index rating and the letter (V) tells you the speed rating.

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   Where can I find tyre markings?

   • You can find tyre markings on the sidewall of your tyre. These sidewall markings help you understand everything you need to know about your tyre including its size, load capacity and speed rating. The information on your tyre is particularly important when it comes to replacing them, allowing you to easily find the right ones for your car.

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   What is a tire sidewall?

   • The sidewall is a single ply of polyester. It serves no other purpose than to appease car nerds, like us, who seek every bit of information for all things automotive, no matter how granular. The symbol and name will differ between tire manufacturers, but tires with noise-reducing technology typically wear a flashy logo with a fancy name.

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   You’ll also find another number on your tyre sidewall which represents the date your tyre was manufactured. This will consist of four digits – the first two refer to the week your tyre was manufactured and the last two refers to the year.

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   On the sidewall of your tyre you will find a number followed by a letter. The tyre load rating or load index (in our example: 91) is a code which corresponds to a maximum load (in kg) that can be carried by a single tyre.

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   • (82) Load Index. A tire's load index is a measurement of how much weight each tire is designed to support. The larger the number, the higher the load capacity.
   • (H) Speed Rating. The speed rating is a measurement of the speed at which the tire is designed to run for extended periods. An "H" speed rating signifies that this tire can be run safely at speeds of up to 130 mph for extended periods.
   • DOT Code. The DOT code is used by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to track tire production for recall purposes. If a tire proves to be defective, this number helps keep track of where these tires ended up so that buyers can be notified of the problem.
   • Maximum Air Pressure. This number refers to the maximum amount of air you can put in a tire before you harm it. It is not the recommended tire pressure; that number can be found in your owner's manual and on the doorjamb.

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   What do the numbers on your sidewall mean? These are tyre markings, numbers and letters that are printed on the side of a tyre. They tell you information about the size, type, and performance of the tyre.

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   What do Tyre Markings Mean? You can find tyre markings on the sidewall of your tyre. These sidewall markings help you understand everything you need to know about your tyre including its size, load capacity and speed rating.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Tire sidewalls are a jumble of numbers and letters. Let us help you decode the tire size, age, speed rating, and other important data that is found on a tire.

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   If you look at the sidewall of your tire, you will notice numerous alphanumeric codes and symbols. What do those tire markings mean? In this article, you will learn to read a tire size and its maximum load and speed and find out how the brand, range and tire type, are shown on your tire.