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Tire speed rating chart from S at 112 mph to Y at 186 mph

What Is Speed Rating on Tires? Explained Simply

The speed rating is the small letter after your tire size, and it means more than top speed. Here is the full speed rating chart, where to find yours, and why you should never fit a lower one.

Aug 3, 20265 min read

Checklist for choosing car tires: right size, tire type, ratings and budget

How to Choose Car Tires: Step-by-Step Guide

The right car tire is mostly decided by your vehicle and how you drive. Here is how to choose, from your door placard to tire type, ratings, and budget, so you buy with confidence.

Aug 3, 20266 min read

Chips grouping tire numbers into size, load and speed, and age markings

What Do Numbers in Tires Mean? Decoded

Every number on a tire is a spec. Grouped into size, load and speed, and safety markings, the sidewall reads like a spec sheet. Here is what all of it means.

Jul 31, 20265 min read

Thermometer graphic comparing all-season and winter tires at the 45 degree threshold

All-Season vs Winter Tires: Which Do You Actually Need?

All-season tires cover mild winters, but below 45F their rubber stiffens and grip drops off. Here is how to tell which set your climate, your commute, and your car actually require.

Jul 30, 20264 min read

Tread-depth bar gauge showing tires should be replaced at 2/32 inch

When to Replace Your Tires: 6 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Worn tires fail where it matters most - braking in the rain. Here are the six signs that mean it is time for new tires, how to check tread in 60 seconds, and when age alone forces a replacement.

Jul 30, 20264 min read

Labeled diagram decoding the tire sidewall size code 225/65R17 102H

How to Read Tire Size: Step-by-Step Guide

Your tire's sidewall spells out everything: width, profile, wheel size, load, and speed. Here is how to read all of it, using 225/65R17 102H as a working example, so you can buy the right replacement with confidence.

Jul 30, 20265 min read

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