Tyre Maintenance Guide: What to Look for and How to Read Tyre’s Coding?

How to read your vehicle’s tyres?

Tyres come with a wide variety of designs and sizes to choose from and most vehicles are compatible with more than one size. The sidewall of a tyre contains the most important information about it. If you know how to read this information then not only can you choose the right size of new car tyres but also it helps you in maintaining the present ones. To know how to read this coding present on the sidewall, read further content. 

Where can you find the tyre size?

With all vehicles, an owner manual comes. The vehicle manufacturer had mentioned all the specifications of Goodyear tyres and the entire vehicle in this manual. If you are looking to upgrade your car’s tyre then check out the tyre size information on the tyre placard. In this card, you won’t only get the tyre’s size information but also the recommended tyre pressures. If you don’t have this owner manual then the code modulated on the sidewall of the tyre will do your work. The code word is written as P250/60 R15 91H. 

• The letter “P” or no letter present indicates a passenger car tyre and the letter “R” indicates the radial ply construction. 

• The first three digits of the code like 250 or something like that indicate the normal section tyre width in millimeters. 

• Then the next two digits of the code show its aspect ratio which tells that the tyre’s section height is 60 percent of its width. These two digits are followed by the letter “R”. 

• Then the next two digits of the code indicate the nominal diameter of the wheel rim which is 15 in this case. 

• And then the last three words indicate the maximum load capacity and the maximum tyre speed at which the tyre can be safely operated. 

Tyre care and maintenance guide: 

To ensure satisfactory mileage and performance from your vehicle’s tyres, it is essential to care for tyre and keep it well maintained. The biggest rule for keeping tyres well maintained is to take these for monthly inspections to check tyre pressure, tread wear and tear, and overall damage. Inspection is required every month to make your journey safe when you hit the road. 

• Keep proper inflation pressure in tyres 

To get the best tyre performance, it is important to check the proper inflation pressure. Don’t forget to check tyre pressure at least once in a month with the appropriate tools. 

• Maintain inflation pressure 

Check the recommended inflation pressure on the vehicle placard. Maintaining the proper inflation pressure helps you to keep your tyres more durable. Under-inflation pressure results in the cracking of tyres and subsequent loss of air and in the same way, over-inflation pressure increases the stiffness resulting in an uncomfortable driving experience. This results in the damage tyres. 

• Don’t spin tyres excessively 

When your vehicle is stuck in ice, mud or snow then avoid excessive spinning of tyres because it will lead to tyre damage. Excessive spinning causes overheating resulting in ir-repairable damage. In such a case when your car is stuck in something then use a gentle backward and forward motion to free your car from mud. 

• Keep track of tyres wear and tear 

If tyres reach at 1.6mm in tread depth then it is time to replace these. Due to less tread depth, wet weather accidents may occur. Also, tyres that are excessively worn out are more prone to punctures and may worsen your car driving experience when you hit the road. 

• Nitrogen is better for tyres than regular air 

If you choose to fill your tyres with nitrogen gas then you can expect fewer pressure leaks. This is because nitrogen particles are larger compared to regular air. This also results in maintaining tyre temperature while reducing tyre wear and tear. 

• Get your wheels gained if there is uneven wear 

If your car pulls in the left or right direction when you are driving it straight then it gets your car for alignment. Get your wheels inspected for misalignment if you find any issues. Generally, it is important to take your vehicle for vehicle suspension regularly. Regular checkups also keep the vehicle in good condition including brakes and so on.  

• Avoid erratic behavior 

Minimize excessive or sudden braking to maintain the tyre’s life. Sudden braking or acceleration causes wear to the tyres. Your erratic behavior during driving results in excessive strain and wearing on the tyres which in turn requires frequent tyre changes. 

End note: 

The tyres of your vehicle are responsible for keeping the vehicle in operable condition. Therefore it becomes a necessity to keep your tyres in good condition. There are multiple ways to keep the vehicle’s tyres maintained. Some of the above written tips can be done by yourself and some require professional assistance. Whenever you require replacing your vehicle’s tyres, visit the tyre factory and buy car tyres at affordable rates. You can also get a consultation from our professional tyre specialists for guidance on the best tyre options. 

FAQs 

Should I rotate my car tyres?

Yes, regularly rotating the car tyres increases their life span. Also, all the tyres of the vehicle will be worn out at the same speed. 

What should be the tyre pressure of my vehicle?

The tyre pressure should be according to the vehicle’s manufacturer’s recommendations. 

How do I know my car tyres require an alignment?

These signs indicate that your car tires require alignment: 

• Car pulling in left or right 

• Uneven tread wear 

• Noise 

• Squealing tyres