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Ever wondered what the markings on the side of a tyre mean?

195/60 R 14 88H.

This is the size and characteristics of the tyre

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195: This is the section width of the tyre. That means the overall width of the tyre in mm.
55: This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage of the section width.
R: This mean the tyre is of Radial construction.
16: This is the internal diameter of the tyre.
87: This is the load index. How much weight the tyre can carry.
V: This is the speed index. The maximum speed the tyre is designed for.

Load Index

Load Index	Kilograms	Load Index	Kilograms	Load Index	Kilograms
65	290	80	450	95	690
66	300	81	462	96	710
67	307	82	475	97	730
68	215	83	487	98	750
69	325	84	500	99	775
70	335	85	515	100	800
71	345	86	530	101	825
72	355	87	545	102	850
73	365	88	560	103	875
74	375	89	580	104	900
75	387	90	600	105	925
76	400	91	615	106	950
77	412	92	630	107	975
78	425	93	650	108	1000
79	437	94	670

Speed Ratings

Speed Symbol	Approx MPH	Approx KM/H
Q	99	160
R	106	170
S	112	180
T	118	190
H	131	210
V	149	240
VR	131	210
W	168	270
Y	186	300
ZR	149	240

Tread Depth

TREAD DEPTH MM	% USABLE TREAD REMAINING
1.6	0%
2	6%
3	22%
4	38%
5	53%
6	69%
7	84%
8	100

Don’t forget

If your tyre tread depth limit is below 1.6mm you are liable to a fine and prosecution. Your tyres may be considered unroadworthy for reasons other than tread depth, such as cuts, cracks or bulges. So if you have any concerns call into us and we will check your tyres free of charge.