How To Read Your Tire Size

Decoding the Code: P215/60R16 94V

P: Passenger Car Tire

215 : Width (Millimeters) – This is the section width of your tire, in millimeters, measured from sidewall to sidewall.

60 : Aspect Ratio (height/width) – This is the ratio of the height of the tire sidewall, expressed as a percentage of width. An aspect ratio of 60, for example, indicates that the tire’s sidewall height is 60% of its width.

R : Radial (construction) – This tells you that the tire is a radial construction. Almost every new tire built today is a radial tire.

16 : Diameter (inches) – This is the diameter in inches of the rim of the wheel that the tire has been designed to fit on.

94 : Load Rating – This is the load index of a tire, also called load rating, and corresponds to the maximum weight the tire is designed to carry. It can be found on the tire sidewall, next to the diameter. For safety reasons, you should never overload your tires or choose replacement tires with a load index lower than your vehicle manufacturer recommends.

V : Speed Rating – The speed rating is the maximum legal speed for a tire when it is correctly inflated and in use under load. You will find your tires speed rating printed on the sidewall, and represented by a letter. A tire with a speed rating of V, for example, has a maximum speed of 240 km/h. When buying replacement tires, it is essential to match their speed rating with the speed capabilities of your vehicle.