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What Do the Numbers on Tires Mean?

Closeup of Tire Numbers with Wheel Rim
 

When you take a look at your tires, you’ll notice a long string of letters and numbers printed along the side. What do the tire numbers mean? Your tire numbers reveal a great deal of information, including everything from tire size to maximum speed on the Haines City roads. Want to decode your tire number meaning like a pro? Run through a quick example with Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT below, and get more service tips with us in Davenport! 

 

 

Determining Tire Number Meanings

So, what do the numbers on tires mean? Whether you drive a heavy-duty RAM truck or a stylish FIAT in Kissimmee, you can use the following guide to reveal your tire number meaning. Let’s use the example: P215/65R15 95H

Decoding “P”

This letter indicates what type of vehicle can use the tire. In this case, P stands for “P-Metric” or passenger for a passenger vehicle. You might see LT for light truck or no letter at all, which indicates a European-style tire.

Decoding “215”

This number is the tire width in millimeters from one sidewall to the next. In this example, 215 means that the tire is 215 millimeters in width.

Decoding “65”

This number represents the aspect ratio code or the height of the tire’s cross-section to its width. This tire has an aspect ratio where its height is equal to 65% of the tire’s width.

Decoding “R”

This letter indicates what type of tire construction has been used. This “R” stands for “radial” construction.

Decoding “15”

This number stands for the wheel size. In this case, the 15 means that the tire was designed to fit a 15-inch wheel.

Decoding “95H” 

The final number and letter stand for two different things. The 95 refers to the load index, or how much weight the tire can support – ranging from 75-105. The H refers to the speed rating, or how fast the tire can go based on its load capacity – ranging from A to ZR. 

Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT is Here for All Your Tire Needs

Whether you’re in the market for a new set of tires or you’d like some quick maintenance in the Celebration area, the team at Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT is here to help in any way we can. Contact us to learn more about our services, and feel free to ask any questions about what do tire numbers mean! You can also schedule a service appointment online at your convenience.

 

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