Need Help Selecting your Tyres?
Selecting the correct tyres can be a challenge - that's why we're here to help you make your selections. Firstly you need to find the correct sizes for the tyres you currently have on your car.
The diagram to the right shows you the position of each of the tyre sizes you'll need to check. Just write these down & use our tyre selector to choose the tyres that are right for your car.
If you're interested then we have enclosed the each definitions below for a little light reading for you!
Don't forget - if you're not sure at any time just give our friendly team a call & they will help guide you through choosing the right tyres - contact us now or phone 0800 970 9867.
How To Read Your Tyres
The first thing you will need to do is get all the size information from your current tyre – that’s the numbers and letters along the side. Once you have these, enter them into our quote calculator to see which options are going to be best for you.
Below is an explanation of what those numbers really mean:
| Dimension |
Description |
| 215 |
Your tyre width in millimeters |
| 60 |
This is the aspect ratio, or the ratio of your tyre’s width to height |
| R |
This means your tyre is a radial tyre; almost all tyres are radial tyres |
| 15 |
This is the diameter of your tyre in inches |
| 94 |
This is the load capacity and determines how much weight your tyre can carry |
| H |
This indicates the maximum speed your tyre can sustain |
Load Capacity
The table below shows the maximum load each tyre can carry. This is shown at a tyre inflation pressure of 36 psi. As standard the current load capacity on your existing tyres will be sufficient but if you are in any doubt contact your manufacturer directly. Tyre Medics can help you find the correct load rating for your tyres - just give us a call on 0800 970 9867.
Standard Tyre Load Table (ETRTO)
| Code |
Pounds |
Kilograms |
|
Code |
Pounds |
Kilograms |
|
Code |
Pounds |
Kilograms |
|
Code |
Pounds |
Kilograms |
| 60 |
551 |
250 |
|
80 |
992 |
450 |
|
100 |
1,764 |
800 |
|
120 |
3,087 |
1,400 |
| 61 |
567 |
257 |
|
81 |
1,019 |
462 |
|
101 |
1,819 |
825 |
|
121 |
3,197 |
1,450 |
| 62 |
584 |
265 |
|
82 |
1,047 |
475 |
|
102 |
1,874 |
850 |
|
122 |
3,306 |
1,500 |
| 63 |
600 |
272 |
|
83 |
1,074 |
487 |
|
103 |
1,929 |
875 |
|
123 |
3,418 |
1,550 |
| 64 |
617 |
280 |
|
84 |
1,102 |
500 |
|
104 |
1,984 |
900 |
|
124 |
3,528 |
1,600 |
| 65 |
640 |
290 |
|
85 |
1,135 |
515 |
|
105 |
2,039 |
925 |
|
125 |
3,638 |
1,650 |
| 66 |
661 |
300 |
|
86 |
1,168 |
530 |
|
106 |
2,094 |
950 |
|
|
|
|
| 67 |
677 |
307 |
|
87 |
1,201 |
545 |
|
107 |
2,149 |
975 |
|
|
|
|
| 68 |
695 |
315 |
|
88 |
1,235 |
560 |
|
108 |
2,205 |
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
| 69 |
717 |
325 |
|
89 |
1,279 |
580 |
|
109 |
2,271 |
1,030 |
|
|
|
|
| 70 |
738 |
335 |
|
90 |
1,323 |
600 |
|
110 |
2,337 |
1,060 |
|
|
|
|
| 71 |
761 |
345 |
|
91 |
1,356 |
615 |
|
111 |
2,403 |
1,090 |
|
|
|
|
| 72 |
783 |
355 |
|
92 |
1,389 |
630 |
|
112 |
2,470 |
1,120 |
|
|
|
|
| 73 |
805 |
365 |
|
93 |
1,433 |
650 |
|
113 |
2,536 |
1,150 |
|
|
|
|
| 74 |
827 |
375 |
|
94 |
1,477 |
670 |
|
114 |
2,601 |
1,180 |
|
|
|
|
| 75 |
853 |
387 |
|
95 |
1,521 |
690 |
|
115 |
2,679 |
1,215 |
|
|
|
|
| 76 |
882 |
400 |
|
96 |
1,565 |
710 |
|
116 |
2,756 |
1,250 |
|
|
|
|
| 77 |
908 |
412 |
|
97 |
1,609 |
730 |
|
117 |
2,833 |
1,285 |
|
|
|
|
| 78 |
937 |
425 |
|
98 |
1,653 |
750 |
|
118 |
2,910 |
1,320 |
|
|
|
|
| 79 |
963 |
437 |
|
99 |
1,709 |
775 |
|
119 |
2,999 |
1,360 |
|
|
|
|
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Maximum Tyre Speed
Below is a table of the standard tyre speed ratings. Again, you should follow your manufacturers recommendations - or increase the speed rating for additional safety. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on 0800 970 9867.
Tyre Speed Rating
| Code |
mph |
km/h |
|
Code |
mph |
km/h |
| A1 |
3 |
5 |
|
L |
75 |
120 |
| A2 |
6 |
10 |
|
M |
81 |
130 |
| A3 |
9 |
15 |
|
N |
87 |
140 |
| A4 |
12 |
20 |
|
P |
94 |
150 |
| A5 |
16 |
25 |
|
Q |
100 |
160 |
| A6 |
19 |
30 |
|
R |
106 |
170 |
| A7 |
22 |
35 |
|
S |
112 |
180 |
| A8 |
25 |
40 |
|
T |
118 |
190 |
| B |
31 |
50 |
|
U |
124 |
200 |
| C |
37 |
60 |
|
H |
130 |
210 |
| D |
40 |
65 |
|
V |
149 |
240 |
| E |
43 |
70 |
|
Z |
over 149 |
over 240 |
| F |
50 |
80 |
|
W |
168 |
270 |
| G |
56 |
90 |
|
(W) |
over 168 |
over 270 |
| J |
62 |
100 |
|
Y |
186 |
300 |
| K |
68 |
110 |
|
(Y) |
over 186 |
over 300 |
Source: Wikipedia. Available for re-use under the creative commons licence.
Heard Enough of the Technical Details?
Just pop in your tyre size and post code into our online car tyre selector then choose your brand and fitting date. Our Mobile Tyre Fitting Technicians can be out to your door to fit your brand new tyres! Not sure about tyre brands - check out the guide!
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