REIN = Reinforced. OWL = Outlined White Letters. RWL = Raised White Letters.
There are two common grading systems for tires to help identify winter tire traction capabilities. All tires that pass certain winter tire traction tests can be marked with a symbol molded onto the side of the tire. One is the M+S (mud and snow) symbol, and the second is the mountain/snowflake symbol.
The tire described with "VSB" has a "Vertical Serrated Band" on the sidewall is a black wall tire. The tire marked as "OWL" has an "Outlined White Letter" sidewall design. Other than that, the tires are identical. Take care!
R indicates the construction used within the tires casing. R stands for radial construction. B means belted bias and D stands for diagonal bias construction. 17 The last dimension listed in the size is the diameter of the wheel rim, which is most often measured in inches.
adjective. Designating or of a black pneumatic tire without a colored band on the outer sidewall.
M+S stands for Mud+Snow, indicating that the tires are suitable for use in the winter (studded or non-studded winter tires). The official winter tire marking is the snowflake symbol, also known as the 3PMSF marking. (the techinical name is 'Servere Service Emblem".
Coker Tire Company offers these BF Goodrich Silvertown Radials in blackwall form.
A "P" stands for p-metric, which is a tire used primarily on passenger cars. An "LT" indicates a light-truck tire. A "T" means it's a temporary spare. Some tires get a "Z" or an "F" attached to the radial indicator, denoting a Z-rated tire (see service description below) or a run-flat tire.
Each letter denotes the maximum speed a tyre can sustain under its recommended load capacity. In our example, “H” is equivalent to a maximum speed of 130 mph (209 kph). Even though a tyre is capable of performing at this speed, drivers should not exceed legal speed limits.
For example, 205/55 R16 91W denotes a "W" speed rating, which means the tyre can handle speeds of up to 168mph (assuming it is not overloaded).
Tire speed ratings range from A (the lowest) to Y (the highest). But the chart is not completely in alphabetical order. For example, H is between U and V, with the common perception that H stood for “high performance” at one time.
To avoid a bald tyre fine, use the 20p test. It is a simple, quick and easy way of checking the tyre tread of your car's wheels. Just take a 20p coin and insert it into the tread grooves on the tyre. If you can't see the outer band on the coin, your tyres are above the legal limit and wouldn't be considered bald.
Tire Pressure Warning Light
Also known as the TPMS symbol, the tire pressure warning symbol indicates that the air pressure in one of your tires is either too low or too high. The air pressure will need to be adjusted in your tire(s) right away to ensure extensive damage isn't done to your tire or vehicle.
The signs define that both severe winter condition (mountain snowflake) and all-season mud and snow (M+S) tires are acceptable winter tires for cars and light trucks and that large trucks must carry chains.
Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.
Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph. Y-rated tyres are rated in excess of 186mph. See the full list below. Tyre speed ratings should be matched to the official top speed of your car. If you fit cheaper, lower-speed-rated tyres, it could affect your car insurance.
The choice is absolutely up to you based on your reality and desire. A V-speed-rated set of tires will be the best choice if you desire driving performance at or in excess of 130 mph. In contrast, if you do not intend to move fast, you should choose an “H” speed-rated tire.
It is perfectly legal to use different brand tyres on your car, however, this doesn't always mean you should. Slight differences in the tyre could end up causing huge differences in performance, which can ultimately end up damaging both your car and your wallet as a result!
The shoulder of the tire is the weakest part. So only those holes in the middle of the tire can be repaired.
We all know Tire Stickers brand are the best tire lettering around, but how long do they really last? Whatever your situation calls for, the answer is: long enough. Our permanent raised rubber Tire Stickers last for 40,000+ miles of intense driving.
A tire's certified speed rating is given a letter from A to Z, ranging from 5km/h (3mph) to above 300 km/h (186 mph). This rating system (see below) shows the top speed for which a tire is certified. It does not indicate the total performance capability of a tire.
BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Nexen, Nitto, Toyo, and Yokohama currently manufacture tires here in America.
In the United States Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho.