"Tyre Reading Guide"
"Churchill Tyres Reading, Tyres Reading (Words-650)"
[ "Tyre Reading GuideIt is suitable to understand the reading of your tyre. Many brands also provide tyre reading manuals such as Churchill Tyres Reading manual and Goodyear tyres reading manuals. In this article, we will discuss Tyre reading tips.What do the numbers on the tires mean?This string of numbers (255/55 R16 in the picture) indicates the size of the tire. This is important as you will need to ensure that any tires that fit your vehicle are the correct size as specified in your vehicle handbook. These tire numbers mean:255  Tire widthThis indicates the width of the tire in millimetres from sidewall to sidewall.55  Aspect ratioThese numbers represent the tire's sidewall height expressed as a percentage of the tire's width. In this example, the height of the tire is 55% of its width.R  Tire ConstructionThe letter "R" indicates that the tire has radial construction like most tires produced today. Other construction types include "B" (bias belt) and "D" (diagonal).16  Wheel diameterThis figure indicates the size of the wheel rim in inches for which the tire is specifically designed.A detailed explanation of tire symbolsLoad IndexThe load index is a numerical code, represented by 105 in the picture, and it refers to the maximum load that the tire can carry. The load index is directly related to the weight in kilograms as shown in the table below. In this example, the load index of the tire is 105, so the maximum load it can carry is 925 kg.Speed ??ratingThe speed rating is basically shown by a letter, in the example 'V', and this indicates the maximum speed that the tire can sustain under maximum load. The speed letter refers to the speed expressed in miles or kilometres per hour as shown in the table below. In this example, the tire's speed rating is "V" - so the top speed is 149 mph or 240 km/h.Tire load capacityThis number tells you the maximum load your tires can handle. This is especially important to know if you are loading heavier items into your car. You can find the tire marking on the tire sidewall. Look for a two- to a three-digit number that indicates the tire's load capacity.1. Brand nameThe brand that manufactured the tire will be clearly displayed. This is often the largest text on the tire.2. The name of the patternTire manufacturers make different tires that have different designs. Your tire pattern will be clearly displayed on the tire sidewall.3. Country of manufactureWhere your tire was somewhat manufactured will be specifically marked on the sidewall. In this example, the tire was basically manufactured in the UK.4. Tread wear indicatorsTread wear indicators will be mostly located in the tire grooves rather than on the tire sidewall. They may be in the form of the letters "TWI", a small picture or logo or another marking. These will only be visible when the tire tread approaches the legal minimum of 1.6mm. Not all tires have tread wear indicators - so it's important to check tire tread depth frequently.5. Production date codeInformation about when your tire was uniquely manufactured can be easily found as a string of numbers and letters (which looks like DOTCXXXXXXX1017). The last four numbers refer to the date of manufacture, so you can determine the age of your tire. In this example, the date code is 1017, which would mean that the Car Tyres Reading took place in the 10th week of 2017." ]