How to read a tire?

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Tubeless tire

Formerly, tires came with an inner tube. Today, however, inner tubes are no longer used since the join between the tire and the wheel rim is completely watertight.

DOT code

The DOT Code begins with the letters 'DOT' followed by a plant code (two numbers or letters) that identify where it was manufactured. The last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, 3108 means the tire was manufactured during the 31st week of 2008.

Reinforced

This reference is generally visible on van tires.

Brand

Brand name of manufacturer's name.

Width and profile

195: Tire width in mm. 65: Percentage of height relative to the width. In this tire, the height is equal to 65% of the width.

Structure and diameter

R: Radial structure. Nowadays, most of the tires have a radial structure. 15: The diameter of the tire’s inner rim in inches.

Load and speed

91: Load rating. It must be taken into account when fitting new tires. H: Speed rating. The following table shows the speed ratings:

B : Max: 50 Km/h
C : Max: 60 Km/h
D : Max: 65 Km/h
E : Max: 70 Km/h
F : Max: 80 Km/h
G : Max: 90 Km/h
J : Max: 100 Km/h
K : Max: 110 Km/h

L : Max: 120 Km/h
M : Max: 130 Km/h
N : Max: 140 Km/h
P : Max: 150 Km/h
Q : Max: 160 Km/h
R : Max: 170 Km/h
S : Max: 180 Km/h
T : Max: 190 Km/h

U : Max: 200 Km/h
H : Max: 210 Km/h
V : Max: 240 Km/h
ZR : > 240 Km/h
W : Max: 270 Km/h
Y : Max: 300 Km/h