Name: Reading a Tire Sidewall Size Load Range Speed. Tire Academy Chapter 4
Uploaded: 2020-06-09T21:07:19.366242+00:00
Duration: 188 s
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Description: If you're replacing your tires, you need to know what size to replace them with, BUT ALSO what load and speed ratings you need. Learn how to read a tire sidewall, and see tires of different load ratings try to hold ACP off the floor!

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If you're replacing your tires, you need to know what size to replace them with, BUT ALSO what load and speed ratings you need. Learn how to read a tire sidewall, and see tires of different load ratings try to hold ACP off the floor!

<p>If you're replacing your tires, you need to know what size to replace them with, BUT ALSO what load and speed ratings you need. Learn how to read a tire sidewall, and see tires of different load ratings try to hold ACP off the floor!</p>

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On the side of your tire you will find a string of values that indicate the tire's width in millimeters, how tall the side wall is, the radial construction, and the rim diameter in inches.

How do you read tire sizes?

The load rating that is written on the side of a tire indicates how much weight the tire is designed to carry. It's important that you purchase tires according to the recommended load rating compatibility of your vehicle specs.

What is a tire's load rating and why is it important?

The last character on the string of numerical values on the side of your tire is the speed rating. The speed rating indicates what type of vehicle the tire is best suited for, in terms of vehicle performance. It's suggested to invest in tires with a slightly higher speed rating than is stated in your car's specifications.

What is a tire's speed rating?

To see the differences in load rating first-hand, you can test the differences by applying some of your weight to a standing tire and observe how much of the tire collapses. You will notice major differences in tires with different load ratings, and why one tire might be best suited for your needs over another.

How does load rating work from tire to tire?

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