"Tyre Symbols"
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[ "Tyre SymbolsThe tyres are made up of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, wire, and fabric, along with other compounds. Generally, people hardly consider the specifications written on the sidewalls of the tyres. This comprises various notations which can provide valuable information about the tyre. It is a combination of various parameters that help in describing the tyre size, speed and the maximum load it can carryReputed tyres Coventry can help you in understanding these values. For example, if your tyre has a sidewall reading as P255/55/R17 98H then the interpretations are as follows:Tyre metric: The starting value is the Tyre metric i.e alphabet P which means the tyre type. P stands for the passenger tyre and if the words are LT it stands for Lite tyres for trucksWidth: The next value is the Tyre width in millimetres. Thus 255 is the tyre width for the example.Aspect ratio: The next value is known as aspect ratio, which means the ratio of the tyre section height with respect to the tyre section width. Thus, 55% is the tyre section height with respect to the tyre widthTyre Construction Value: This value defines the construction type used in tyre manufacturing. R signifies that radial construction is used. If the symbol is B, it signifies Belted Bias. If it says D, it stands for diagonal bias-based constructionWheel Diameter: This number value represents wheel diameter. It is a 2 digit numberLoad Index: Each tyre has its carrying capacity, which is defined by the manufacturers. Tyre load index defines the maximum carrying capacity of a tyre when the tyres are filled with maximum air pressure. The load index is calculated via testing by tyre manufacturers and is displayed on the sidewalls of the tyre in the form of two-digit or three-digit numbers. Knowing the tyre load index value helps in understanding the maximum weight a vehicle can support. Here it is 98 specifies 750 kg carrying capacitySpeed Index: The last alphabet signifies maximum speed value at maximum load-carrying capacity. H value signifies 210 km/h speed. You can get more information on these aspects from brands like Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone Tyres CoventryThus when buying a new tyre, one should have this knowledge or should either understand from the tyre professionals and then buy a suitable product. For example, the vehicle weight should not exceed the indicated load index value. If one fails to address this then it may be a cause of tyre damage and can result in the cancellation of the insurance of the vehicle. The vehicle speed also influences the relative indicator of load capacity. Driving at high speed and with heavy loads exerts forces and puts a high level of stress on the tyres" ]