Tire Types & Uses

Check the driver’s door jam for a tire information sticker. Open the driver’s door and look at the area inside ...

To determine tire and rim size, check the tire sidewall for size specifications. Look inside the driver’s door for details ...

To size rims and tires, focus on width and diameter. The tire width and rim diameter must match. For instance, ...

To select the right tire size for rims, place the rim upright. Measure the width from one bead to the ...

To rotate tires of different sizes, first dismount the directional tires. Mount them on the correct wheels based on their ...

To rotate different-size tires, start by dismounting and remounting directional tires in their correct rotation direction. For non-directional tires, swap ...

The speed rating shows the highest speed a tire can handle safely. Look for it at the end of the ...

To read a tire size like P225/70R16, focus on the numbers after the letters. The “70” is the aspect ratio. ...

To read tire size dimensions, start with Tire Class (e.g., “P” for passenger). Next, note the Section Width in millimeters ...

The aspect ratio of a tire shows its height compared to its width. It is given as a percentage. For ...