How to read your tyre size
Every tyre has a code like 205/55 R16 91V on its side. Tap a part to see what it means.
Tap a part of the code
Width
The tyre's width in millimetres, from sidewall to sidewall. Here 205 mm.
Load index
Maximum weight per tyre. Your new tyres need at least the index on your certificate.
Indexkg per tyre
- 70335 kg
- 71345 kg
- 72355 kg
- 73365 kg
- 74375 kg
- 75387 kg
- 76400 kg
- 77412 kg
- 78425 kg
- 79437 kg
- 80450 kg
- 81462 kg
- 82475 kg
- 83487 kg
- 84500 kg
- 85515 kg
- 86530 kg
- 87545 kg
- 88560 kg
- 89580 kg
- 90600 kg
- 91615 kg
- 92630 kg
- 93650 kg
- 94670 kg
- 95690 kg
- 96710 kg
- 97730 kg
- 98750 kg
- 99775 kg
- 100800 kg
- 101825 kg
- 102850 kg
- 103875 kg
- 104900 kg
- 105925 kg
- 106950 kg
- 107975 kg
- 1081000 kg
- 1091030 kg
- 1101060 kg
- 1111090 kg
- 1121120 kg
- 1131150 kg
- 1141180 kg
- 1151215 kg
Speed rating
The tyre's maximum speed at the correct pressure and load.
| Code | km/h |
|---|---|
| L | 120 |
| M | 130 |
| N | 140 |
| P | 150 |
| Q | 160 |
| R | 170 |
| S | 180 |
| T | 190 |
| U | 200 |
| H | 210 |
| V | 240 |
| W | 270 |
| Y | 300 |
| (Y) | > 300 |
Other markings on your tyre
- M+S
- Mud and Snow. The tread is designed for mud and snow, but it says nothing about winter performance.
- 3PMSF
- The mountain with snowflake symbol. The tyre is tested on snow and is a true winter or all-season tyre.
- XL
- Extra Load. A reinforced tyre that carries more weight at a higher pressure.
- RFT / ROF / SSR
- Run-flat. You can keep driving a limited distance after a puncture.
- DOT
- The last four digits give the week and year of production. 2321 = week 23 of 2021. How old is your tyre?
- TWI
- Tread Wear Indicator. Where this is marked, a wear bar in the groove sits at 1.6 mm: the legal minimum.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my tyre size?
On the side of your tyre, in your owner's manual, on a sticker in the door frame or fuel flap, and on your certificate of conformity (COC).
What if my certificate lists two sizes?
Then both sizes are approved for your car. You can choose, as long as tyres on the same axle are the same size.
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