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Tyre rating is explained as below;
TTyyrree ssiizzee ((eexxaammppllee:: PP224455//7755 RR1166 110000SS))
((AA))::224455 ((TThhrreeee--ddiiggiitt nnuummbbeerr))::
This number gives the width in
millimeters of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. This is
called ‘Section Width’.
((BB))::7755 ((TTwwoo--ddiiggiitt nnuummbbeerr))::This number, known as the aspect ratio,
gives the tyres ratio of height to section width.
((CC))::RR This is the tyre Construction Code. The ‘R’ stands for Radial.
((DD))::1166 ((TTwwoo--ddiiggiitt nnuummbbeerr))::This number is the wheel or rim diameter
in inches.
((EE))::110000 ((TTwwoo oorr tthhrreeee ddiiggiitt nnuummbbeerr))::This number is the tyres load
index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can
support.
((FF)):: SS Tyre speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle
faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
speed at which a tyre is designed to be driven for extended periods
of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure.
1155..22..11 SSppeeeedd RRaattiinngg
SSPPEEEEDD SSYYMMBBOOLL
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SSPPEEEEDD SSYYMMBBOOLL
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KKMM//HHRR
KKMM//HHRR
L 120 T
190
M 130 U
200
N 140 H
210
P 150 V
240
Q 160 W
270
R 170 Y
300
S 180 Z
240+
1155..33 TTyyrree LLaabbeell ((VVeehhiiccllee PPllaaccaarrdd))
The tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver door B pillar
inner edge/face. This placard gives you important information
about the tyre size designed for your vehicle, and the tyre inflation
pressures for the front and rear tyres.
WWHHEEEELLSS AANNDD TTYYRREESS