tire sidewall code

Exclusive summary about Tire Code by Gregg Hall

One sure shot way of knowing exactly the type of tire your vehicle would need is by deciphering the tire sidewall code. First up are the markings on tire size. The aspect ratio is the ratio of tire width to sidewall height.

First up are the markings on tire size. (Example: P195/60R15 87Q)

• P stands for Passenger. You may find other abbreviations in place of P, for example:
• LT for Light Truck and T for Temporary/Spare tire.
• 195 stands for the width of the tire in millimeters between the sidewalls.
• 60 stands for the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is the ratio of tire width to sidewall height.

• R indicates that the tire has a radial construction. You may find other abbreviations in place of R, for example, B which indicates Belted Bias or D that represents Diagonal Bias.

• 15 next to R indicate the rim or the wheel diameter in inches.

• 87 represents load index.

• Finally Q (or at times H, S, T, U, V, W, Y, etc.) represents the speed rating. Under ideal situations, the top speed attainable by the tire is indicated by the speed rating.

UTQG Ratings

The general treadwear grade is standardized at 100. So if you see 200 as treadwear rating then it indicates that the tire will wear twice as well as a tire with a 100 treadwear.

Traction grades are generally indicated by letters: AA to C. AA is the highest grade while C indicates that on wet asphalt and concrete, the braking power of the tire is poor.

The tire's resistance to heat and dispel heat is indicated by Temperature grades. Temperature grades are also indicated by alphabets. A indicates that the tire can resist heat well, B indicates that it cannot resist heat as good as a tire with A rating and C barely passes the minimum standards for safety.

Tire Codes - Understanding What the Numbers on Your Tire Mean

Exclusive summary about Tire Code by Dirk Gibson

Every tire has a unique purpose. To understand what you have and the type of tire you need, you have to grasp what the tire code on the side of the tire means.

It refers to the type of car the tire is intended for. "P" always refers to a tire intended for a passenger car. "LT" refers to tires intended for trucks.

The first number in code refers to the tire width. It refers to the type of tire design. R refers to a radial tire. Radial tires go on passenger cars. LT refers to truck tires.

The final letter and number combination refer to the specs on the tire.

truck tires

Exclusive summary about Truck Tires by Rich Marsiglia

Three major tire companies who design and manufacture truck tires for wide range of applications on different and difficult terrains are Mickey Thomson, Super Swamper and Pro Com.

Mickey Thomson Truck Tire. Mickey Thomson truck tire manufactured by Mickey Thomson Tire Company was founded in the year 1963. Main focus of the company is to design and produce innovative tread patterns and tire compounds to build the best performance tires in the world, both for on-road and off-road applications.

Super Swamper Truck Tires. Interco Tire Corporation located at Louisiana is the manufacturer of Super Swamper Truck Tires. Super Swamper TSL Bogger, Super Swamper TSL/SX, Super Swamper radial TSL are some of the popular tires manufactured by this company.

Pro Com Truck Tires. Pro Com tire are manufactured by Pro Competition Tire Company located at Ohio, USA. This Company is owned by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, which also owns the Mickey Thomson tires. The pro com tire brand carry the general name pro com and the specific products under this name are branded based on the application of the tire.

Types of Truck Tires

Exclusive summary about Types of Truck Tires by Peter Gitundu

Trucks are used to carry heavy loads and they cover long mileage therefore the recommended tires should have great puncture resistance capacity, offer ultra high performance on all terrain, should produce less noise and have minimal wear and tear. There are many types of truck tires that give the drivers variety to choose from depending on the truck distance, the weight they carry and puncture resistance capacity.

Bridgestone model are made up of heavy-duty rubber, rugged toughness and smooth wearing steer. Michelin truck types are double size the normal ones. CBA provide services on failure wheels analysis, comparative mileage analysis and fleet wheel analysis.

michelin tires

Exclusive summary about Michelin Tires by Peter Gitundu

Michelin car tires that are specifically made for cars provide high performance and hence high reliability. The winter tires are basically recommended for use on slippery, snowy roads. They are made from high duty rubber, so you can be assured that they will do you justice on those roads. The heavy goods types, as the name suggests, are suitable for use in trucks that carry heavy materials.

The agriculture ones are designed for tractors to run on any type of soil. The tread design on them is so heavily inscribed to give you a minimum packing of soil. Those ones for the motor cycles, bikes and scooters ensure safety, even when you are on high speed and can run on all types of roads, especially if you are using the bike for sports.

Some of the Tires That Have Helped Michelin Tires Rank at the Top

Exclusive summary about Michelin Tires by Gregg Hall

Michelin is one of the world wide leaders in tire manufacturing. It is the most bought tire in the European continent.

Michelin tires are used in sports vehicles such as the rally cars, formula one car, motor sports in biking and other racing actions. The Energy Saver model tire is used in cars. Michelin Pilot sport is used in cars like the Porsche and it is the fastest tire of the company. Michelin Agilis are used in the vans and Michelin Latitude is used in the 4 x 4 vehicles.

Driving in winter weather condition must definitely have a good range of tires for risk free journey. Michelin Pilot Alpin is used in fast cars for good driving experience in cold and snowy conditions.

emergency tire chains

Exclusive summary about Tire Chains by Elizabeth Morgan

An emergency tire chains is an ideal traction aide when stuck in deep snow or when about to get stuck. Most emergency tire chains can only be used with slotted wheels. Emergency tire chains are useful to haul out a vehicle if stuck in a parking lot, driveway, or side street. Otherwise it is generally recommended to remove the emergency tire chains before continuous driving.

Emergency tire chains are small and compact and loop around the tire and in the hole on the wheel with a strap. It is also recommended to check clearance level of disc brakes before installation of straps on tire chains.

Emergency tire chains can be purchased at local car dealers and stores and also on specific Internet shopping sites.

Cable Tire Chains

Tire chains are extremely important for vehicles during winter season as it protects the traction of these vehicles from heavy snowfall and ice on roads. Various types of cable tire chains are specified for different vehicles such as those for passenger cars, single light trucks, heavy trucks, and special police and emergency vehicles. A type of tire chain used is cable tire chain.

Cable tire chain is a compound laid rope consisting of many ropes and layers of different strands laid collectively into one rope. Another type is side cable in which a stranded cable is used to complete one full circumference along the sidewalls of the tire. Traction reinforcement sleeves covering the cable from side connector enclose the wrapped or covered cable.

Side cable length is within the tolerance of minus1/8 inch to plus ½ inch of the length indicated by specifications mentioned by chain manufacturers.