A tire’s sidewall has a plethora of information listed. This article will illustrate how to decipher the majority of the information listed on the sidewall. This article will also show how to convert the more common metric sizing method into inches for overall height, width and sidewall height. Besides tire sizing, there are many safety related markings on a tire’s sidewall that will be covered.
Reading Tire Size on the Sidewall
The size can always be found on both sides of the tire sidewall. Using the correct size for the vehicle is important for safety, fuel economy and ride characteristics. Under most circumstances the tire size should be the same for all four wheels. Tires should always be the same size on the same axle. The correct tire size for the vehicle can also be found on a tag on the inside door jam of the vehicle
