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Keep in mind that not all tires are intended to be imported and sold in the United States; lots of them and produced without being tested by their manufacturer to confirm they meet all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
You can go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website to learn more. But here are some basics.
Source: www.drivingline.com
As an example say the sidewall is: P215/65R15 95H M+S
- The first letters indicate the purpose of the tire: “P” is for passenger cars or “LT” for light trucks and so on.
- The three-digit number is the tire’s width (in millimeters) from edge to edge of the sidewall.
- The two-digit number, is the tire’s aspect ratio (smaller number, means a shorter sidewall)
- Usually the next letter is “R,” (radial construction). Almost all new tires are radial
- The next two-digit number is the wheel diameter the tire is for.
- Sometimes you’ll see another set of numbers. They indicate the tire’s load index number (how weight it can carry), but this isn’t required by law.
- The speed rating is indicated by the next number. Basically, how fast you should go with that tire.
- The final set will indicate mud and snow.
Source: www.drivingline.com
If you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, you should be alright when purchasing a discount tire. Now you will see some additional numbers, most of these you don’t need to worry about, unless there is a recall. But just for your information, they refer to the date and place of manufacture, tire pressure, load ratings, temperature grades, tread wear, and such.
