Ever wondered how much air your tyres need or what letters and numbers on each tyre are there for? Tyre markings come in a mix of letters indicating tyre specifications and tyre inflation pressures for your vehicle. You’ll find the markings on both sides of the tyre – usually referred to as the tyre’s ‘sidewall’. Our experts help you understand the tyre codes on your vehicle.
‘A’
‘A’ (see graph) refers to the brand, make and model of the tyre.
‘B’
These three numbers show the tyre width in millimetres. This is the total inflated width at its widest point (excluding sidewall ribs and lettering). The ‘P’ indicates this is a passenger car tyre.
‘C’
This number shows the height of the tyre as a percentage of the section width (B). This P205/60 tyre shows the section width is 205mm and the height is 60 per cent of that. The lower this number, the lower the tyre profile.
‘D’
‘D’ refers to the type of construction. R stands for radial, B for Bias.
‘E’
‘E’ represents the rim diameter which fits the tyre. This measurement is always in inches.
‘F’
‘F’ is checked against a chart to identify the maximum load the tyre can carry at the speed indicated.
‘G’
This letter represents the maximum safety speed. Passenger tyre speed ratings start at N (140km/h) and go to Y (300km/h).
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References
How To Read Car Tyre Markings On Tyre Sidewalls | RAC WA
Tyre information (Department of Transport and Main Roads) (tmr.qld.gov.au)