"DECIPHERING A TYRE'S CODE"
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[ "DECIPHERING A TYRE'S CODEAll tyres have a coded reading on their sidewalls. Most people have no inkling of what it means, even though most of it is not difficult to understand. You will have a better comprehension of tyres and have a lot more data in your hands if you know what the marking means.Let us consider an example  Churchill tyres Pontypool has a reading like P215/65/R15/95H. In addition to this, the name of the manufacturer, logo, inflation pressure, directional arrows, approval rating, and other crucial details are given in the reading. Before diving into that, let us unearth what 215/65 R15 means215  WIDTHThis number indicates the tyre's maximum width, which is the distance between the sidewalls. Its measurement unit is in millimetres. The manufacturer decides on the standard width of the vehicle in question. A tyre's width plays a crucial role in the consumption of fuel, traction, suitable handling of the vehicle; and thus should be given proper thought while buying tyres.65-ASPECT RATIO;The ratio between a tyre's cross-sectional height and its width is known as the aspect ratio. To elaborate, 65 indicates that the height of the tyre's cross-section is 65% of its width. Higher the aspect ratio, the taller the tyre's sidewall. This ratio can go as high as 95%, which is present in the tyres of heavy vehicles. A higher aspect ratio offers a more comfortable ride but handling gets compromised. For superior handling and lesser rolling around, high-performance cars come with a low aspect ratio. As a consequence, the riding comfort gets jeopardized. A continuous effort is being made by the manufacturers to strike the perfect balance between comfort and handlingR- CONSTRUCTION;Followed by the aspect ratio, the letter R indicates tyre construction. In the example taken, R is for Radial. The letter B will imply a bias-ply tyre is attached to your vehicle. A tyre's construction sheds light on its specific characteristics15  DIAMETER OF THE WHEEL;This number here indicates the wheel's diameter. The OD of the alloy/rim with which the tyre will be wrapped around is given by this number. It is considered to be the most important number as it provides the dimension of rim size which decides what tyre to chooseOTHER MARKINGSBarring these, more information is provided such as P- APPLICATIONThis letter gives you the tyre's application. Here, P denotes passenger. Similarly, LT will denote a heavier load rating light truck and the list goes on95-LOAD INDEXIt is related to a tyre's maximum capacity to carry the load. High-profile tyres have high load ratings than the low-profile ones. Load rating should be fitted correctly, or else safety will be compromised and may lead to accidents. The number provided is merely an index and should be checked with subsequent weights given in the tabloids of the manufacturer. For example, 95 means the tyres can carry a maximum load of 690kgsH- SPEED RATINGSpeed rating means the highest speed that your tyre can maintain. It denotes the maximum speed you can reach without the tyres failing. Tyres of passenger cars have a particular speed rating, unlike light trucks, whose tyres are not speed rated. Before riding the car to its limits, one should be mindful of the corresponding speed to the speed rating to avoid any unexpected accidents.DIRECTIONAL ARROWS Directional arrows are useful when a unidirectional tyre is to be fitted, as it has to be attached in a specific direction. In/out' is mentioned in asymmetrical tyres as it requires to be fitted with a larger tread for it to function properlyDATE OF MANUFACTURING Some tyres have their month and year of production. A tyre slowly loses its quality because the rubber deteriorates as time passes.INFLATION PRESSURE ( IN PSI) It indicates the amount of pressure that the tyre has to retain. It greatly influences the performance of a tyre and so, vigorous care should be taken to obtain fuel economy, optimal performance, wear and tear and increasing the lifespan of the tyreTEMPERATURE INDICATOR It provides the highest and the lowest range of temperature a tyre can withstand so that the tyre is not taken beyond that temperature range.APPROVAL SIGNATURE ;The signature shows the tyres Pontypool is approved by the authority. This means that the tyre in question has cleared all inspections and is on par with the regulations provided" ]