Tyre Size
Understanding Your Tyre Size at Tyre Wise Morecambe
At Tyre Wise Morecambe, we know that choosing the correct tyre size is essential for safety, performance, fuel efficiency, and legal road compliance. Whether you are looking for tyres for sale Morecambe, need a replacement, or want expert advice, our team is here to help you find the exact fit for your vehicle.
Your tyre size is displayed on the sidewall of your current tyres and looks something like this example:
205/55 R16 91V
This combination of numbers and letters tells you everything about your tyre’s width, profile, construction, wheel size, load capacity, and speed rating.
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205 – Tyre Width (mm)
This is the width of the tyre measured in millimetres from sidewall to sidewall.
55 – Aspect Ratio
This is the height of the tyre’s sidewall as a percentage of its width. A lower number means a lower profile tyre.
R – Radial Construction
This indicates the tyre is built using radial construction, the standard for modern vehicles.
16 – Rim Diameter (Inches)
This is the size of the wheel the tyre fits onto.
91 – Load Index
This shows how much weight each tyre can safely carry.
V – Speed Rating
This indicates the maximum safe speed the tyre can handle.
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