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Tire speed rating: what do the letters mean?
Letters like T, H and V on a tire are its speed rating. Our chart shows the maximum speed for each letter and explains how to choose the right rating.
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Tire load index: what do the numbers mean?
In 205/55 R16 91V, the number 91 is the load index. Look up the maximum load in kilograms for every index in our chart and pick the right tire.
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How to read a tire size: what does 205/55 R16 mean?
We explain every number in a tire size in plain words: width, aspect ratio and rim diameter. We also show where to find the size for your car.
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7 most common mistakes drivers make when changing a tire
The jack in the wrong spot, lug bolts tightened the wrong way and other common mistakes. Here's what to watch for when you change a tire yourself.
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When should you replace your tires?
Tread depth, uneven wear, cracks: we explain the signs that your tires need replacing and what matters when you choose new ones.
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Tire sidewall markings: how to read them
From 175/70 R13 82T to the DOT code, we explain every marking on a tire sidewall: size, load and speed ratings, TUBELESS, M+S and more.
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