"READING THE TYRE MARKINGS"
"Tyres Bottesford, Tyres Brigg"
[ "READING THE TYRE MARKINGSINTRODUCTION;So, what exactly are tyre markings? The writing or markings on your Tyres Bottesford rubber serves two purposes: first, to convey crucial information such as the tyre's size and specs, and second, to demonstrate that the tyre has met the appropriate safety standards.This data is given in the form of various signs and symbols, which can be confusing if you're not sure what you're looking for!;TYRE SIZEThis combination of numbers ( 255/55 R16) signifies the size of the tyre. This is very crucial as you will be bound to ensure that any tyre that fits your vehicle is the correct size as specified in your vehicle handbookTYRE WIDTH (255)This depicts the tyre's width terms of millimetres measured from sidewall to sidewall.ASPECT RATIO (55)These numbers represent the width as a percentage of the height of the tyre. The tyre height in this case is 55 per cent of its width.TYRE CONSTRUCTION (R)The letter R' denotes that the tyre is radial in structure, as are the majority of modern tyres. Other construction types include B' (bias belt) and D' (distribution belt) (diagonal).WHEEL DIAMETER (16)This number represents the rim's diameter to which the tyre will be fitted in inches. The load index is a number code that corresponds to the maximum load that a tyre can take, as seen in the figure by 105. The load index is proportional to the weight in pounds, as shown in the table below.LOAD INDEX AND SPEED RATINGBecause the tyre's load index is 105 in this case, the maximum load it can handle is 925kg. The speed rating is represented by a letter, such as V,' and specifies the highest speed at which a tyre can operate while carrying its maximum weight. The letter of the speed rating corresponds to the speed stated in miles or kilometres per hour, as shown in the table below. BRAND NAME:;The name of the tyre's manufacturer will be prominently displayed. This is frequently the largest writing on the tyre.PATTERN NAME:Tyre producers provide a variety of patterns for their tyres. On the sidewall of your tyre, the pattern of your tyre will be clearly visible.COUNTRY OF MANUFACTUREThe lettering on the sidewall of your tyre will tell you where it was made. The tyre in this case was produced in the United Kingdom.TREADWEAR INDICATORSTreadwear indicators will be placed in the tread grooves rather than on the sidewall of the tyre. They could be the letters TWI,' a little image or emblem, or other indications. MANUFACTURING DATA CODEThe date your tyre was made is shown as a string of numbers and letters that looks like DOTXXXXXX1017. The last four numerals correspond to the Tyres Brigg manufacture date, allowing you to determine its age. The date code, in this case, is 1017, indicating that the tyre was manufactured in the tenth week of 2017.EUROPEAN ECE TYPE APPROVALThis means the tyre has been thoroughly tested and meets European safety standards. The digit after the E is a code that indicates the country the tyre was authorised in." ]