{"id":352,"date":"2025-08-12T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pneus-online.fr\/mag\/?p=352"},"modified":"2026-08-05T07:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:50:13","slug":"how-to-read-a-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pneus-online.fr\/mag\/en\/comment-lire-un-pneu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to read a tyre: dimensions, ratings and markings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to read a tire: tips, dimensions, homologations<\/h1>\n

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The numbers and letters inscribed on the sidewall of a tire provide many important information. They indicate, among other things, its dimensions, load capacity, maximum speed, date of manufacture, and homologations.<\/p>\n

To know How to read a tire<\/strong> This therefore allows you to check its compatibility with the vehicle. Moreover, this reading makes it easier to compare several models. Before ordering new ones car tyres<\/a>, Therefore, it is essential to know the meaning of these markings.<\/p>\n

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  1. Why learn to read a tire?<\/li>\n
  2. How to read the dimension 205\/55 R16 91V?<\/li>\n
  3. Understanding the load and speed indicators<\/li>\n
  4. Recognizing the main markings<\/li>\n
  5. Difference between M+S and 3PMSF<\/li>\n
  6. Identifying the manufacturer approvals<\/li>\n
  7. Read the DOT code and the tire age<\/li>\n
  8. Understanding the European label<\/li>\n
  9. Identifying the mounting sense and the wear indicators<\/li>\n
  10. Reading a tire according to the type of vehicle<\/li>\n
  11. Can I change the tire size?<\/li>\n
  12. Checks to be performed before purchase<\/li>\n
  13. Frequently Asked Questions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Why learn to read a tire?<\/h2>\n

    Choosing a tire doesn\u2019t just involve finding a model whose diameter matches that of the rim. In fact, each dimension also has a load index, a speed index, and sometimes a special homologation.<\/p>\n

    A good reading of the flank allows, among other things:<\/p>\n