Passenger all-season
Commonly compared for everyday commuting, wet and dry conditions and moderate seasonal use.
Tire information
Start with fitment facts, not a guess.
Use your vehicle information and current tire sidewall to prepare a quote request. The categories below are educational examples, not live inventory or a promise that a particular product is available.
Common categories
Match the discussion to the way you drive.
A written response should identify the actual tire offered, specifications and availability.
Touring
Often evaluated by comfort, road noise, highway behavior and tread-life priorities.
Performance
Typically compared by handling, response and the weather or temperature range in which the tire is designed to operate.
Winter
Designed for cold-weather conditions. Seasonal use, local weather and changeover planning should be discussed.
SUV and crossover
Selections depend on the vehicle, load requirements, road use and manufacturer specifications.
Light truck
Load range, towing or hauling needs and intended use are important parts of the fitment discussion.
Read the sidewall
A size marking contains several separate facts.
This example is only an explanation of the format. It is not a size recommendation for your vehicle.
205 / 55 R 16 91 V
| 205 | Nominal section width in millimeters. |
|---|---|
| 55 | Aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of nominal section width. |
| R | Radial construction. |
| 16 | Wheel diameter in inches for this example. |
| 91 | Load index. The required capacity must be checked for the specific vehicle and use. |
| V | Speed rating. Vehicle requirements and tire-use conditions must be considered. |
Final verification
The sidewall is a starting point, not the complete fitment check.
Vehicle specification
Trim, wheel, original-equipment requirements and approved alternatives can affect fitment.
Load and intended use
Passenger load, towing, hauling, driving conditions and other use factors can change what is suitable.
Inspection before installation
The installer or service provider must verify size, condition, compatibility and safety before work begins.
Fitment responsibility
Website information and an initial quote cannot replace final verification by the installer or service provider. Do not authorize installation until the tire and vehicle requirements have been checked.
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