: How can I find the size of my vehicle’s tires?
The tire size is listed on the tire’s sidewall,
you may also find it in the driver’s side door jamb, glove box or gas tank
hatch.
: How
do I know when I need new tires?
Here is an easy way to check. Take a penny and insert
it head down into the tire tread. If Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread your
tires are probably fine. If any part of his head is showing it might be time
for new tires.
: How do I know if I need snow tires?
If you live in an area with snow, ice, or
frigid temperatures, winter tires can give you a safety edge that all-season
tires won’t.
: I just hit a large pothole, how do I check to see if my
wheel or wheels are ok?
Go to your local Tire shop, Repair shop or dealer
for a wheel inspection. If you experience any vibration, rubbing, pulling to
one side or the other do not drive on the wheel.
:
What do the letters and numbers on my tire mean?
The numbers indicate what the type of vehicle, tire width, Aspect Ratio, Construction,
wheel size, load index and speed symbol.
Vehicle
Type- The
letter “P” is for (Passenger). “LT” is for (Light Truck)
Check owner’s manual for tire size.
Tire
Width- The
three digits are the measurement from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters.
Aspect
Ratio- The two digits
after the slash is the Aspect Ratio. It’s a ratio of height and
width.
(Example: If the number is 60 that means
the height is equal to 60% of the tire’s width.)
Construction- The letter “R” stands for Radial.
Wheel
Diameter (In Inches) - The size of
the wheel that the tire is made for. 14”, 15”, 16” and so on.
Load
index- Load carrying capacity. How much weight the
tire can support.
Speed
rating- The maximum speed a tire was designed for.
(Example: "B" = 31 mph and "Z" = 149 mph.)
Check the vehicles owner’s manual for the proper tire for that vehicle.