How to Read a Tire Size & Understanding a Tire Sidewall

Understanding the letters and numbers on your tire sidewall can be a bit confusing. Tires gives us some insight on how to read a tire size. My simple explanation addresses all the different specifications that are written on your vehicles tire. The sidewall of a tire contains a couple of key features:
Let's Take a Look for Instance at this Tire Size 215/55ZR17 94W
The "215" in the first part of the tire size represents the section width of the tire. The "55" represents the tires aspect ratio or height. The "R" stand for Radial in tire construction and the "17" stands for the wheel diameter in inches. The "94" is the load index and represents the tires maximum load capacity at maximum inflation pressure. The "W" represents the speed rating which is the max allotted speed of a tire.
Another bit of information contained on a tire sidewall is the maximum load capacity. The max load displays a weight at a certain PSI. But this is not the recommended tire pressure that you should inflate your tires to. Instead follow the manufacturer recommended tire pressure setting as seen on the inside of a car's door jam.
Hopefully this video can give you some insight on how to read a car tire.

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  • @Ninna27
    @Ninna2711 ай бұрын

    I am a female attempting to understand my tire specs better. This was very very informative....Thank you...

  • @silviaojeda7571

    @silviaojeda7571

    7 ай бұрын

    The same me im a female trying to understand the number...this video was all I needed

  • @bmilkjl
    @bmilkjl2 жыл бұрын

    You educated the hell outta me! Thank you.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol, you are welcome

  • @GeorgetteMiller

    @GeorgetteMiller

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too😂

  • @NFT_TX

    @NFT_TX

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Thanks.

  • @peterscarlett3172
    @peterscarlett3172 Жыл бұрын

    This is perhaps one of the clearest explanation I have seen in a while. Thank you.

  • @Growrena
    @Growrena Жыл бұрын

    Greatly Presented, organized and voiced at an educational speed. Your instructions were very helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @popssinor8921
    @popssinor89215 ай бұрын

    finally a video with someone clearly explaining things! thank you

  • @moroso-rm3fm
    @moroso-rm3fm8 ай бұрын

    Dude You are the guy who can explained all of this with out headache.😂😂 Ur cool! Keep up the good work..sir...

  • @TomFord_
    @TomFord_ Жыл бұрын

    Well presented, informative, succinct, and concise with a conversational tone. BMW is messing me around with tires for my X6. Now I'm taking matters. in my own hands. Thank you!

  • @mohammadalkhatib399
    @mohammadalkhatib3992 ай бұрын

    The clearest video I’ve ever seen, thank you 👍🏻

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @pops9190
    @pops919010 ай бұрын

    AA rating! Clear , informative , and concise. Thank you

  • @thobetime-dy4cq
    @thobetime-dy4cq2 ай бұрын

    Wow i have a test on tires and wheels tomorrow and this video was so clear and simple. Thanks so much brother. Salaam❤

  • @alfredkariuki3830
    @alfredkariuki38302 ай бұрын

    Wonderful explanation

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @danielmclaughlin6560
    @danielmclaughlin6560 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks my man's for the much-needed knowledge 🙏

  • @janghyuk8636
    @janghyuk86368 ай бұрын

    Thank for helping us understand the numbers and letters on the tire!

  • @rafaelgomez1989
    @rafaelgomez19898 ай бұрын

    5 STAR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO !!!! THANK YOU !!

  • @XKEquitablecareservices-Xiong
    @XKEquitablecareservices-Xiong Жыл бұрын

    Very good and helpful information and advice. Good man!

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @user-qp6ym6sd6r
    @user-qp6ym6sd6rАй бұрын

    This is the best video on tires, thank you.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @beexiong9047
    @beexiong90476 ай бұрын

    Great insightful video! Thank you!

  • @truecomment3650
    @truecomment36506 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot.I have driving 18 years snd I did not this much info about tires.❤

  • @jesussylviapadilla66
    @jesussylviapadilla66 Жыл бұрын

    Hit the nail right on the head. Thank you

  • @gguy9oct
    @gguy9oct Жыл бұрын

    Informative. Thank you for creating it.

  • @alexandrarodriguez8487
    @alexandrarodriguez84872 ай бұрын

    thank you so much. ive just gotten michelin in the past cause its “the best”. ofc my mechanic didnt bother to tell me about the different types. now i know this time thanks.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help

  • @lilhank1995
    @lilhank19952 ай бұрын

    Thank you for explaining this information about the tires ✊🏾

  • @user-bz4ck4tm4l
    @user-bz4ck4tm4l2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I have just join the tire industry.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @mehedimediavlogs
    @mehedimediavlogs Жыл бұрын

    You have explained very well. Thank you very much for your helpful video

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @trishan4720
    @trishan4720 Жыл бұрын

    Well explained, thanks for sharing ❤👏👏

  • @4missmarti
    @4missmarti Жыл бұрын

    Wow I had no idea a tire had all that information on it. I learned alot thnx

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @Monica-ye5nf
    @Monica-ye5nf2 жыл бұрын

    this was super helpful, thank you!

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @bigdaddy-c2992
    @bigdaddy-c299213 күн бұрын

    Best breakdown, hands down. sub definitely.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    12 күн бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @dm1126
    @dm11267 ай бұрын

    Great clear explanation Cheers buddy

  • @TheEtbetween
    @TheEtbetween11 ай бұрын

    Excellent information!! Thanks a million

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    11 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @vregathedon99
    @vregathedon99 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative, Thank you

  • @goros831
    @goros831 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for great information

  • @ivancarlos5212
    @ivancarlos5212 Жыл бұрын

    Need more people like u brotha

  • @jeroddalton
    @jeroddalton2 жыл бұрын

    thanks. appreciate the basics and pointers. 5.11.2022

  • @Lifeafter50SF
    @Lifeafter50SF8 ай бұрын

    Great video thank you!

  • @tedlahm5740
    @tedlahm57408 ай бұрын

    Very informative. thank you

  • @NQBN
    @NQBN8 ай бұрын

    Best explanation. Thank you 🙏

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @CharliefromAussieland
    @CharliefromAussieland2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation!!!... Txs a lot.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @shamskl3245
    @shamskl3245 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explanation 🎉

  • @user-yo4fr1tn2v
    @user-yo4fr1tn2v3 ай бұрын

    Very well explained Thanks so much .

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @sidroniogomez912
    @sidroniogomez912 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente video gracias Brother you are the best

  • @brandonhoarau1790
    @brandonhoarau17903 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏🏻 for explaining

  • @ebenezeressuman8130
    @ebenezeressuman81308 ай бұрын

    Good information well explained. I'm in Italy and wanted to know about this and you did well on that.👍

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @miguelheras7371
    @miguelheras7371 Жыл бұрын

    Very well detail I like it, nice job

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @XDgamer-lk8nf
    @XDgamer-lk8nf6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for explaining it sir 😁👍

  • @carlwill5009
    @carlwill5009Ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you for your information.I like your video

  • @fredrickoyier424
    @fredrickoyier4248 ай бұрын

    Great! Well received and appreciated

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @charleslindsey3214
    @charleslindsey32144 ай бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @fresshstarr6926
    @fresshstarr6926 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again bro trying to educate my self on some new rims on my car thanks much

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @siftainbutt9693
    @siftainbutt9693 Жыл бұрын

    Very well described

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton

  • @go3cia
    @go3cia3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 💯

  • @tdceylon
    @tdceylon Жыл бұрын

    R stands for Radial

  • @kankuroheisei8645
    @kankuroheisei86453 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video man, it really helped me to understand the markings on the tire. Just a quick question, what if i choose to replace my stock tires to a slightly bigger one, do i still need to follow the recommended psi by the car manufacturer?

  • @eddie9753
    @eddie97538 ай бұрын

    best video to understand tire specs

  • @mr.iforgot3062
    @mr.iforgot3062 Жыл бұрын

    I am learned now, thanks to you. I will take over the world!

  • @manuelserrato7517
    @manuelserrato7517Ай бұрын

    Great video. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @silviaojeda7571
    @silviaojeda75717 ай бұрын

    Very good you explained very well this is the number for my elantra thanksssss

  • @Nobleflex101
    @Nobleflex1016 ай бұрын

    Very informative and how to know the rim radius may i ask please.

  • @BoobyToy
    @BoobyToy Жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @aquarius_1luv
    @aquarius_1luv2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏💜

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @braudilioramirez7
    @braudilioramirez710 ай бұрын

    Thank you !!!

  • @rhondastill2624
    @rhondastill26242 жыл бұрын

    I bought 295 instead of LT295 tires for our 2016 f-250 4x4 diesel. Will they be ok to pull our empty 28' toy hauler?

  • @ebenezeradu4586
    @ebenezeradu4586 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, bro.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @ferdinanddelacruz7873
    @ferdinanddelacruz78738 күн бұрын

    Hi can I put 255/40/ 19 for my Tt quatro .

  • @musicbox918
    @musicbox918 Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @byronaguilar4410
    @byronaguilar44106 ай бұрын

    Man.. excellent explanation. One question. My SUV Pilot says tahat the maximum capacity is 1170 pounds. But the NITTO Tires say that the max capacity is 2030 pounds (I suppose that those are not the original tires), How can i solve this dilema? Im planning to make a trip with 7 people in the SUV and i don't want to overload the car. Thanks

  • @tedlahm5740
    @tedlahm57408 ай бұрын

    Radial. the word we are looking for?

  • @joel7666
    @joel7666 Жыл бұрын

    I wish i watched this before purchasing my tires.

  • @TomFord_

    @TomFord_

    Жыл бұрын

    😅 the struggle continues, but this information is priceless.

  • @starlingsimmons6583
    @starlingsimmons65833 ай бұрын

    Should I put a performance tire on my car if I don’t drive over like 80 miles per hour or should I be alright getting a regular tire?

  • @jays2573
    @jays25736 ай бұрын

    Thank you, even though your video is 2 yrs old..... it was a tremendous help to me..... lessoned well learned on my part and lesson well taught on your part easy enough to understand and follow even for a rodeo clown like me..... LOL

  • @007ISOLDE
    @007ISOLDE25 күн бұрын

    Thank youuuuuu❤

  • @nunomachado2191
    @nunomachado21915 ай бұрын

    DOT is street certified for Europe as well and R means Radial

  • @alovera1357
    @alovera135722 күн бұрын

    One part of my tire didn't sit on the rim. (Around 10cm) and I blow up to 3,5 bar still doesn't fit. Is that possible to fill more air that it would sit on the rim exactly or it will not handle more pressure than it shows max ?😮(inside fitted exactly only outside around 10cm -space between tyre and rim)

  • @partapvirk9837
    @partapvirk98372 ай бұрын

    Appreciate bud

  • @danielyohannes5737
    @danielyohannes57379 ай бұрын

    Hi bro can I change tires size 215/60R16

  • @MG2theJ
    @MG2theJ Жыл бұрын

    The shop put all four 235/55r18 104v tires on my 2015 camaro, is this ok? Someone please help

  • @edwinsamson6222
    @edwinsamson622210 ай бұрын

    On height the lower the is the lower the height?

  • @djreinaazteca
    @djreinaazteca Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @user-ze3kx8qu6m
    @user-ze3kx8qu6m2 ай бұрын

    😮 how do I know the tire serial number

  • @msgshillingford4324
    @msgshillingford43242 жыл бұрын

    GREAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ONELOVE.

  • @kenbrown1498
    @kenbrown1498 Жыл бұрын

    What’s that 94wxl😊l have a 2011 sonata

  • @georgedomse
    @georgedomse11 ай бұрын

    "R" is short for Radial thread of the tire weave.

  • @FaisalKhan-my1jd
    @FaisalKhan-my1jd2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, R represents Radial. if there is no R then it's normal Ply.

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @totoaaron
    @totoaaron Жыл бұрын

    Sir, what is the correct tire pressure of 205/55/R16 94W XL of my Honda City. Thanks

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    Жыл бұрын

    About 32 psi, check your drive side door jamb for tire pressure tag.

  • @totoaaron

    @totoaaron

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually sir I changed tire from 185/55/R16 95H to 205/55/R16 94W XL so I just wondering what it will be the correct tire pressure both front and back. Thank you sir

  • @pratheeps26
    @pratheeps26 Жыл бұрын

    great

  • @Victor2Real
    @Victor2Real8 ай бұрын

    So what does P16 mean?when talking bout tires

  • @veepee1741
    @veepee1741 Жыл бұрын

    YOU DID NOT SHOW THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIRE. WHAT YEAR IT WAS MANUFACTURED AND HOW MANY WEEKS

  • @kevinperez919
    @kevinperez9192 ай бұрын

    Hey my car says my tire is 215/55R16 93H but I found some 215/55R16 93V the only difference is the 93V dose that matter

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    2 ай бұрын

    It will work just fine

  • @frankmontez6853
    @frankmontez6853 Жыл бұрын

    Hey can tires be originally 235 50 17 then tire shop is telling me that 225 50 17 tires can go there without problem? Won’t make any difference? Won’t kill myself ? They’re don’t have the 235 I gave them wrong tire size

  • @winstonharris5274
    @winstonharris52742 жыл бұрын

    Actually I don't know what the numbers mean please explain

  • @empressdiva50
    @empressdiva50Ай бұрын

    Thanks!! I’m a female and most mechanic aren’t ethical. And most aren’t ethnic. So they take advantage of females. New subscriber.🇵🇷🇺🇸

  • @mr.iforgot3062
    @mr.iforgot3062 Жыл бұрын

    How much is your bracelet worth?

  • @hez1711
    @hez1711 Жыл бұрын

    how bout the plies information? isnt that on all tires

  • @charandeep7ingh
    @charandeep7ingh7 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃ss man ty

  • @JavierBonillaC
    @JavierBonillaC Жыл бұрын

    R Radial

  • @nospecialtiescreations8781
    @nospecialtiescreations87813 жыл бұрын

    Are you guys open?

  • @LouisonAutomotive

    @LouisonAutomotive

    3 жыл бұрын

    Monday to Friday for now 10:00am to 6:00pm

  • @adamlee3217
    @adamlee3217 Жыл бұрын

    Sound check

  • @opgatoperez
    @opgatoperez8 ай бұрын

    If that tire was made in 2019 and the tire is old so it should be cheap tire cause they’re older it is the cheap tire should be cause the rubber expires too

  • @Ev-mo
    @Ev-mo Жыл бұрын

    A question I have 2015 Jetta sticker says 215 55 16 The rims and tires I have is 225 45 17 but hard to find used I found 225 50 17 many I do have 225 55 17 people said big night run on fenders So would the 225 50 17 fit ? Plz someone help me I get 10 different answers from shops and some just lie to sell tires I can’t find any articles about this question

  • @KennethFears-fy6vi
    @KennethFears-fy6vi10 ай бұрын

    All common sense says, do not buy tires that are made in China. Trust me, your life depends on it.