Where do I find the tyre size?
The tyre size can be found on the wall of the tye which contains a huge amount of information.
This diagram explains where to find the Tyre Size
What are speed ratings?
A symbol on the tyre that relates to the maximum speed that the tyre can travel on your vehicle. (add in diagram of speed chart)
What is a load rating?
This indicates a maximum load or weight the tyre can carry
What is tracking/ wheel alignment?
Tracking/wheel alignment insures that your wheels are at the correct angle and direction and are set to the manufactures specification. This insures that you are safe and comfortable while driving; it also reduces irregular wear and prolongs the life of your tyres.
How does the tracking on my car go out of alignment?
By hitting kerbs, or potholes. Poor condition of suspension e.g. Ball joints or Bushes etc.
What is balancing?
Wheels that are not balanced, or are out of balance, generally produce a vibration that is uncomfortable to drive and results in premature wear of tyres.
Winter Tyres FAQs
What are winter tyres?
Winter Tyres are designed to give you better grip on Snowy and Icy Roads. They have significantly more grip than a standards summer tyre and they are also made of a different rubber compound which gives considerably more grip on slippy roads.
Should I fit winter tyres?
Winter tyres will make your car easier and safer to drive through winter, so if you can afford them, we’d recommend you make the purchase.
Are they just for snow?
No. Winter tyres perform better in cold and wet conditions, so don’t think they’re just for the white stuff.
They don’t need to get as warm to perform as summer tyres, so you’ll have more grip on corners and stopping distances will be shorter.
Do they wear faster?
No, and you’ll be avoiding wear on your summer set, so you shouldn’t find you need to replace any tyres more frequently than you are otherwise used to.
What do I do with my summer tyres?
Stick them in your garage or shed and we can replace them for you, once the worst of the winter is over.
Part Worn V’s New Tyres
Part Worn Tyres: Am I saving Money? Example: A part worn tyre costing E30 has tread thickness of 3.6mm. Therefore, it has 2 mm of useable tread before it reaches the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm. This works outs at E15 per mm of usable tread. On the other hand, a new tyre costing E80 has 8mm of tread. Therefore, it has 6.4 mm of useable tread before it reaches the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm. This works out at E12.50 per mm of useable tread, and therefore offers better value. In addition to the increased costs in this example, you would have to buy three sets of these part worn tyres in order to get the same life as one new set of tyres.
If you need any more information please
Contact Us or give us a call on 021 4919003
The tyre wall contains all of the information that you need before you contact us.
If you provide us with a complete set of tyre information we will be able to give you a competitve quote for your replacement tyres.
1) TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Nearly all modern tyres are of Radial construction.2) LOAD INDEX
Refers to the maximum load the tyre can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol.3) SPEED SYMBOL
A letter which indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry the load corresponding to the Load Capacity Index. Common speed symbols are '5', T, 'H', 'V, 'W 'Y' and 7'. 4) UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING MARKINGS
Required by USA consumer information regulations (not required in Ireland). 5) COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE 6) BRAND NAME 7) LOCATION OF TREAD
WEAR INDICATORS
(Marking not on all tyres) Tread wear indicators moulded into the base of the tread are set at the minimum legal depth of 1 -6mm. | 8) NORTH AMERICAN
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORT (DOT)
MARKINGS
Compliance symbol and identification number (not required in Ireland).9) EUROPEAN ECE TYPE APPROVAL
Mark and number.10) TYRE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 11) COMMERCIAL NAME AND IDENTITY 12) MAX LOAD/ PRESSURE INFORMATION(Not required in Ireland) 13) INDICATES EXTERIOR SIDEWALL ON ASYMMETRIC TYRES
For fitting purposes. 14) TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION
'195' is the nominal width of the tyre's cross-section in millimetres. '65' is the 'aspect ratio' - the ratio of the side wall
height to the cross-section width. 'R' stands for radial-ply construction. '15' stands for diameter
(in inches) of the wheel
that the tyre is designed
to fit. |
| Tyre Services |
The tyre wall contains all of the information that you need before you contact us.
If you provide us with a complete set of tyre information we will be able to give you a competitve quote for your replacement tyres.
1) TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Nearly all modern tyres are of Radial construction.2) LOAD INDEX
Refers to the maximum load the tyre can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol.3) SPEED SYMBOL
A letter which indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry the load corresponding to the Load Capacity Index. Common speed symbols are '5', T, 'H', 'V, 'W 'Y' and 7'. 4) UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING MARKINGS
Required by USA consumer information regulations (not required in Ireland). 5) COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE 6) BRAND NAME 7) LOCATION OF TREAD
WEAR INDICATORS
(Marking not on all tyres) Tread wear indicators moulded into the base of the tread are set at the minimum legal depth of 1 -6mm. | 8) NORTH AMERICAN
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORT (DOT)
MARKINGS
Compliance symbol and identification number (not required in Ireland).9) EUROPEAN ECE TYPE APPROVAL
Mark and number.10) TYRE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 11) COMMERCIAL NAME AND IDENTITY 12) MAX LOAD/ PRESSURE INFORMATION(Not required in Ireland) 13) INDICATES EXTERIOR SIDEWALL ON ASYMMETRIC TYRES
For fitting purposes. 14) TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION
'195' is the nominal width of the tyre's cross-section in millimetres. '65' is the 'aspect ratio' - the ratio of the side wall
height to the cross-section width. 'R' stands for radial-ply construction. '15' stands for diameter
(in inches) of the wheel
that the tyre is designed
to fit. |
| Tyre Services |
The tyre wall contains all of the information that you need before you contact us.
If you provide us with a complete set of tyre information we will be able to give you a competitve quote for your replacement tyres.
1) TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Nearly all modern tyres are of Radial construction.2) LOAD INDEX
Refers to the maximum load the tyre can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol.3) SPEED SYMBOL
A letter which indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry the load corresponding to the Load Capacity Index. Common speed symbols are '5', T, 'H', 'V, 'W 'Y' and 7'. 4) UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING MARKINGS
Required by USA consumer information regulations (not required in Ireland). 5) COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE 6) BRAND NAME 7) LOCATION OF TREAD
WEAR INDICATORS
(Marking not on all tyres) Tread wear indicators moulded into the base of the tread are set at the minimum legal depth of 1 -6mm. | 8) NORTH AMERICAN
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORT (DOT)
MARKINGS
Compliance symbol and identification number (not required in Ireland).9) EUROPEAN ECE TYPE APPROVAL
Mark and number.10) TYRE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 11) COMMERCIAL NAME AND IDENTITY 12) MAX LOAD/ PRESSURE INFORMATION(Not required in Ireland) 13) INDICATES EXTERIOR SIDEWALL ON ASYMMETRIC TYRES
For fitting purposes. 14) TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION
'195' is the nominal width of the tyre's cross-section in millimetres. '65' is the 'aspect ratio' - the ratio of the side wall
height to the cross-section width. 'R' stands for radial-ply construction. '15' stands for diameter
(in inches) of the wheel
that the tyre is designed
to fit. |
| Tyre Services |