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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I am a female attempting to understand my tire specs better. This was very very informative....Thank you...
@silviaojeda7571
7 ай бұрын
The same me im a female trying to understand the number...this video was all I needed
You educated the hell outta me! Thank you.
@LouisonAutomotive
2 жыл бұрын
lol, you are welcome
@GeorgetteMiller
Жыл бұрын
Me too😂
@NFT_TX
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks.
This is perhaps one of the clearest explanation I have seen in a while. Thank you.
Greatly Presented, organized and voiced at an educational speed. Your instructions were very helpful. Thank you so much.
finally a video with someone clearly explaining things! thank you
Dude You are the guy who can explained all of this with out headache.😂😂 Ur cool! Keep up the good work..sir...
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!
The clearest video I’ve ever seen, thank you 👍🏻
@LouisonAutomotive
2 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
AA rating! Clear , informative , and concise. Thank you
Wow i have a test on tires and wheels tomorrow and this video was so clear and simple. Thanks so much brother. Salaam❤
Wonderful explanation
@LouisonAutomotive
2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
Thanks my man's for the much-needed knowledge 🙏
Thank for helping us understand the numbers and letters on the tire!
5 STAR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO !!!! THANK YOU !!
Very good and helpful information and advice. Good man!
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best video on tires, thank you.
@LouisonAutomotive
Ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
Great insightful video! Thank you!
Thanks a lot.I have driving 18 years snd I did not this much info about tires.❤
Hit the nail right on the head. Thank you
Informative. Thank you for creating it.
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
2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help
Thank you for explaining this information about the tires ✊🏾
Thank you for this video. I have just join the tire industry.
@LouisonAutomotive
2 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
You have explained very well. Thank you very much for your helpful video
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Well explained, thanks for sharing ❤👏👏
Wow I had no idea a tire had all that information on it. I learned alot thnx
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
this was super helpful, thank you!
@LouisonAutomotive
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Best breakdown, hands down. sub definitely.
@LouisonAutomotive
12 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Great clear explanation Cheers buddy
Excellent information!! Thanks a million
@LouisonAutomotive
11 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Very informative, Thank you
Thank you for great information
Need more people like u brotha
thanks. appreciate the basics and pointers. 5.11.2022
Great video thank you!
Very informative. thank you
Best explanation. Thank you 🙏
@LouisonAutomotive
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent explanation!!!... Txs a lot.
@LouisonAutomotive
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for explanation 🎉
Very well explained Thanks so much .
@LouisonAutomotive
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Excelente video gracias Brother you are the best
Thanks 🙏🏻 for explaining
Good information well explained. I'm in Italy and wanted to know about this and you did well on that.👍
@LouisonAutomotive
8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very well detail I like it, nice job
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Thank you for explaining it sir 😁👍
Wow, thank you for your information.I like your video
Great! Well received and appreciated
@LouisonAutomotive
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video.
Thanks again bro trying to educate my self on some new rims on my car thanks much
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
Very well described
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton
Thank you!! 💯
R stands for Radial
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?
best video to understand tire specs
I am learned now, thanks to you. I will take over the world!
Great video. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@LouisonAutomotive
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Very good you explained very well this is the number for my elantra thanksssss
Very informative and how to know the rim radius may i ask please.
Good video!
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏💜
@LouisonAutomotive
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
Thank you !!!
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?
Thanks, bro.
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
Hi can I put 255/40/ 19 for my Tt quatro .
Great!
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
Radial. the word we are looking for?
I wish i watched this before purchasing my tires.
@TomFord_
Жыл бұрын
😅 the struggle continues, but this information is priceless.
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?
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
Thank youuuuuu❤
DOT is street certified for Europe as well and R means Radial
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)
Appreciate bud
Hi bro can I change tires size 215/60R16
The shop put all four 235/55r18 104v tires on my 2015 camaro, is this ok? Someone please help
On height the lower the is the lower the height?
Thank you
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
😮 how do I know the tire serial number
GREAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ONELOVE.
What’s that 94wxl😊l have a 2011 sonata
"R" is short for Radial thread of the tire weave.
Amazing video, R represents Radial. if there is no R then it's normal Ply.
@LouisonAutomotive
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
Sir, what is the correct tire pressure of 205/55/R16 94W XL of my Honda City. Thanks
@LouisonAutomotive
Жыл бұрын
About 32 psi, check your drive side door jamb for tire pressure tag.
@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
great
So what does P16 mean?when talking bout tires
YOU DID NOT SHOW THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIRE. WHAT YEAR IT WAS MANUFACTURED AND HOW MANY WEEKS
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
2 ай бұрын
It will work just fine
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
Actually I don't know what the numbers mean please explain
Thanks!! I’m a female and most mechanic aren’t ethical. And most aren’t ethnic. So they take advantage of females. New subscriber.🇵🇷🇺🇸
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how bout the plies information? isnt that on all tires
🥃🥃ss man ty
R Radial
Are you guys open?
@LouisonAutomotive
3 жыл бұрын
Monday to Friday for now 10:00am to 6:00pm
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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
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
All common sense says, do not buy tires that are made in China. Trust me, your life depends on it.