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But in the meantime here’s a list of frequently asked questions:
The important thing is to choose the right size for your vehicle. The most accurate way to find out the size is by looking at either your owner’s manual or the tyre placard which is usually on the inside of the driver’s door in your vehicle. There you’ll find the tyre specifications which is made up of the following information:
The sidewall of your current tyres will also have the brand and tread pattern e.g. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Falken Wildpeak AT3W. Here’s how to decipher the numbers and letters:
Width (A) - The tyre width measured in millimetres. In this example, the width is 185.
Profile / Aspect Ratio (B) - The profile is the depth of the tyre sidewall. This measurement is taken from the wheel to the outer circumference of the tyre and is a percentage of your tyre's width (55% of 185mm). In the example above, the profile is 55.
Rim Diameter (C) - The diameter of the wheel rim measured in inches. In this example, the rim diameter is 15.
Load index - The load index on a tyre lets us know what the maximum load-carrying capacity of that tyre is. You are able to order a load index that is the same or above your vehicle's standard requirement. To find this load index, check your Tyre Placard and/or the current tyres on your vehicle. In this example, the load index is 81.
Speed rating - The speed rating of a tyre lets us know the maximum speed in which the tyre has been tested corresponding to the tyre's load index. Speed ratings were established to match the speed capability of tyres with the top speed capability of the vehicles to which they are applied.
While tyre manufacturers can produce tyres capable of very high speeds, it is not recommended to use the tyre in excess of the legal speed in your state or territory. In this example, the speed rating is 210km/hr / H rated.
Once you’ve worked out the size, then think about the type of driving you do: is it mostly around town or on the highway? Do you drive on gravel roads or do serious off-roading in muddy conditions? What type of weather conditions do you drive in? Rain, heat, snow even?
When purchasing tyres, it’s definitely a case of “You get what you pay for” and considering your tyres are what is keeping your vehicle on the road, it’s worth spending that little bit more. At TTS we have a combined knowledge and experience of nearly seventy years so if you’re needing tyre and rim advice, we can point you in the right direction.
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