Get To Know the Tire Code

Not all people understand about the meaning of a code in the form of letters or numbers that are attached to the tires. Hopefully by reading this post then you are so savvy about the meaning of some of the numbers and letters that are attached to the tire.

Tires are circulating in the market there is an assortment of brands, types and sizes. So, it would be nice if you would understand the code on the tires before you buy and use tires of the vehicle.


These codes include for example:


1. The size of the diameter of the tire/tire ring

R13, which means that the tire diameter is 13 inches
R14, which means that the tire has a diameter of 14 inches
R16, which means that the tire has a diameter of 16 inches

2. The Palms of the tire can be seen from the figures for example 225/50 which means the width of the sole tire is 225 mm.


3. The recommended use of speed limit

Q for a maximum speed of 160 km/h
S for a maximum speed of 160 km/h
T for maximum speed of 160 km/h
U for maximum speed of 160 km/h
H for maximum speed of 160 km/h
V for maximum speed of 160 km/h
W for maximum speed of 160 km/h
Y for the maximum speed of 160 km/h
Z for maximum speed of 160 km/h

4. Grip a ban against the road surface


The code starts from the letters A, B, and c. A means the tires grip the most high, the Next new B, C and so on means having a lower grip.


5. Comparative Figures that showed the durability of the tire.


These numbers are obtained on the basis of the results of the field trials are also determined by the local government. For example the number 150 could be interpreted by the durability of the tires are better compared with the number 100.