| If you need another set of tires, there is certain | | | | Tire Type And Load Index |
| information you will need to get the right size. You can | | | | The letter after that represents the type of tire. In the |
| find the information on the label of the current tires or | | | | above example, the letter R is for radial. The number |
| look at a tire size chart. That can be easier said than | | | | after the space is the measurement for the wheel rim |
| done if you don't know what to look for. If you don't, | | | | diameter. The second number, which has a space |
| then you won't know what kind to purchase. This also | | | | preceding it, represents the load index of the tire. It will |
| means you won't know the price range you're looking | | | | tell you how much weight a vehicle with four tires can |
| for. So, what do you do when you don't know? | | | | hold up safely, without any problems. |
| You can go to the dealer and ask for assistance. | | | | Speed Limit Rating |
| They have tire charts with every make, model and | | | | At the end of the label, there is a letter. This |
| style for different vehicles. It's good to know what the | | | | represents the traveling speed amount. The tire should |
| letters and numbers mean on the labels so that you | | | | be able to drive safely within this limit. The letter S is |
| can pick the right tire in the future. | | | | used for speed limits up to 112 miles per hour; the letter |
| | | | H is used for speed limits up to 130 miles per hour; the |
| Vehicle Type | | | | letter V is used for speed limits up to 150 miles per |
| Say you have a label that says, "P167/40R 12 79H". If | | | | hour. For anything above 150 miles per hour, the letter |
| you don't know what that means, you're temporarily a | | | | Z would be used. |
| lost cause. The initial letter within the label specifies | | | | It's not advantageous to drive at high speeds because |
| what kind of vehicle it is: the letter P stands for | | | | the tires can heat up and this will cause the treads to |
| passenger; LT stands for light truck; and T stands for | | | | unravel. The speed ratings advise about the limit you |
| spare tire or temporary tire. | | | | can drive and if it's safe at that speed. |
| Width And Ratio | | | | You should make note of the treads, size and find our |
| The next set in the label series, 167, refers to the tire's | | | | about warranties for mileage. If you're not sure about |
| section width. This is measured in millimeters. The | | | | any of this, consult with your dealer. Using a tire size |
| lower the number, the shorter the tire is. After the | | | | chart could be the best thing for you to understand |
| slash, those set of numbers refer to the ratio. This is | | | | your tire size. You want to get your money's worth |
| the percentage of the section width. Depending on the | | | | out of them. |
| kind of tires they are, the number could be lower. | | | | |