Xtreme Tyres Guide to Tyre Markings

Below is an example of the new EU Tyre Labelling standards:

Knowing what size of tyre you need can often be a bit tricky. Fortunately, we have this handy guide to help you read the tyre size from your existing tyres.

• 1 - This is the width across the tyre in millimetres
• 2 - This is the height of the tyre side
• 3 - This is the radial construction of the tyre
• 4 - This is the diameter of the inner rim in inches
• 5 - This is the load capacity index. A look up chart is required to make proper sense of the data
• 6 - This is the speed rating of the tyre