How To Find Your Tyre Size |

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When you first see the lettering on
the side of a tyre, it may mean ‘gobbledegook’ to you, but the following
description will assist you in understanding what you read:
The actual letters tell you the
exact specification of the tyre – which means, it tells you all you need to
know – as follows: For example, if the tyre reads thus:215/55
R16 94W
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Sidewell
Marking
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Explanation
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215
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Width of the tyre in millimetres
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55
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Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of
the width. In this case 50% of 205mm. Also know as the aspect ratio
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R
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Radial Construction
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16
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The diameter of the tyre's inner rim in inches
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94
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Load Capacity of Tyre (See Load Table). In this case its 670kg
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W
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Speed Symbol. Indicates the max. speed for the
tyre at full load. In this case 168mph
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XL
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Extra load tyres, for use on vehicles with
heavier than standard weights.
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