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BUY TYRES ONLINE - GREAT PRICES
+ TRUSTED LOCAL FITTERS
From step one, to step done. Simply a better experience for tyre replacement.
INCLUDES FITTING, BALANCING, VAT AND ECO TAX
How To Find Your Tyres Size and Information
If you are in need new tyres then the first thing you’ll need to know is how to find your tyre size.
Where to find your tyre size?
The best place to find your tyre size is on the sidewall of the tyres currently fitted to your car. Some vehicles such as BMW’s and Mercedes have different sized tyres on the front and rear so if you check on the tyre you need replacing you can be sure you’re replacing your tyre with one exactly the same size. Reading the markings on your tyres may look confusing, however once you know what to look for finding your tyre size is actually ok to do...
Tyre Width - 225/40R18 92Y
The first 3 digits of the tyre size give the measurement for the width of the tyre in mm. So a 205 width tyre will measure exactly 205 mm across the tread from one sidewall to the other.
Tyre Profile - 225/40R18 92Y
The next pair of numbers give the measurement for the height of the tyre as a percentage of the tyre width. In this case, the aspect ratio is 40 which means that the height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width.
Tyre diameter - 225/40R18 92Y
The last 2 numbers found after the ‘R’* show the size of the wheel rim on the vehicle. In this case, the tyre marked with ‘16’ tells us that the wheel it fits on to is 16 inches in diameter.
*R stands for Radial which means the tyre has a radial construction. The vast majority of modern tyres are made with a radial construction
Load & Speed rating - 225/40R18 92Y
The load and speed rating are the last elements you need to know.
The load rating tells you the maximum weight capacity of a passenger car tyre.
The speed rating is shown as the letter at the very end of the tyre size. The higher the letter alphabetically, the higher the speed rating for your vehicle. You can fit a tyre with a higher speed rating than necessary but never a lower rating than required.
Tyre size information can also be found:
• In your vehicle handbook
• Inside the fuel flap
• Inside your glove box
• Inside the driver’s door panel
Top Tip: If you have a smartphone then take a quick photograph of the numbers on the side wall of your tyre, Ideally after a wash or when new so its all nice and clear. This way you’ll always have your tyre size to hand if buying new tyres or filling an insurance claim..
Still need help choosing the Right tyres?
From school run and just go to the shop runs, to the latest high performance super cars + SUV and 4x4, we have you covered. And most importantly are here to help you choose. A few simple questons and you can easily upload a photo ( optional )of the tyre that currently sits on your rims, showing the tyre sidewall lettering as well as you can.. i.e 205 55 R17. One of our tyre experts will assess this and recommend 3 great options matched to the information you have provided. You will recieve a no obligation, personalised recommendation just for you... ASK OUR EXPERT
