{"id":2166,"date":"2024-07-03T12:28:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T02:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=2166"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:03:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T02:03:58","slug":"how-to-read-tyre-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/how-to-read-tyre-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"What size are my car tyres?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Quick answer: <\/strong>Your tyre size is moulded into the markings on the sidewall of the tyre. It is made up of 5 different pieces of information in the following order:<\/p>\n

Example metric tyre size:<\/strong> 234\/30 R19 91Y<\/p>\n

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  1. Tyre width (usually a 3-digit number)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Aspect ratio\/height (usually a 2-digit number)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. A single letter that represents the construction method (usually R)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Tyre\/rim diameter in inches (usually a 2-digit number)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. The load index and speed index (usually a 2-digit number followed by a single letter) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Reading and understanding passenger car tyre sizes may seem daunting at first, but it’s actually quite simple once you know what all the numbers and letters mean.<\/p>\n

    Where to Find Your Tyre Size\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Check tyres<\/a> sidewall ( if that does not work step 2)<\/li>\n
    2. Check placard Drivers door jam.<\/li>\n
    3. Vehicle logbook.<\/li>\n
    4. If you unser, send an enquiry to via Auto Hero and a local tyre shop will help you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      You can find the tyre placard inside the drivers door with the tyre size details.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n