Click here for more information. We are committed to offering customers our most competitive tyre prices. Read about our exclusive online tyre pricing. Kwik Fit has over centres across the UK including Northern Ireland, many of which are open 7 days a week for your convenience. We endeavour to ensure we are displaying the correct tyres for your vehicle.
However, we recommend all customers check the tyre size printed on the side wall of their tyres before proceeding with a tyre purchase as occasionally discrepancies do occur.
By selecting the tyre sizes above and clicking 'Continue', you are indicating that you have checked your tyre sizes. Please note: Centres do not open until on bank holidays.
If choosing an appointment on a bank holiday please bring your vehicle to centre at rather than the as shown. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
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Tyre width The first three digits. Aspect ratio The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width.
Radial Radial tyres are marked with the letter R. Wheel diameter The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. Speed Rating The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain. Speed Rating e. Max Speed. Load Index The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres. Load Index e. Max Load. Date of Manufacture Your tyre is also printed with information about when and where the tyre was manufactured.
Reinforced Tyres with an increased load index are often marked to show that they have been reinforced in order to handle extra weight. Run Flat Run flat tyres are specially designed with strengthened side walls so that, in the event of a loss of pressure such as a puncture, the tyre can hold the weight of the vehicle and continue to be used for a short time until you can reach an appropriate place to stop and have the tyre replaced.
Are tyre markings important? Where to find tyre markings. Sidewall markings. Tyre width. Aspect ratio or profile. Tyre construction. Rim diameter in inches. Load index. Load index Load in kg Load index Load in kg Load index Load in kg 62 84 63 85 64 86 65 87 66 88 67 89 68 90 69 91 70 92 71 93 72 94 73 95 74 96 75 97 76 98 77 99 78 79 80 81 82 83 Speed rating index.
Additional tyre markings. The last four numbers make up the date section of the code e. ECE approval mark and number This indicates that the tyre has been tested and passed European safety standards.
LT stands for light truck and is designed for SUVs, vans, and the like. This indicates that the tyre is suitable for mud and snow. Winter tyres and all-season tyres are more effective at handling in the cold, and are suitable for difficult weather conditions. What happens if I fit tyres with a different speed or load index? Usually, it includes symbols allowing users to easily identify the tyre type.
In European conditions, all-season tyres have similar performance to winter tyres and they have a symbol of a mountain top with a snowflake. To sum up, the symbol of a mountain top with a snowflake means that the tyre will perform well in typical winter conditions. Officially, they are not applicable in Europe, so manufacturers and retailers do not provide information about their meaning and values for individual models.
How is the index assigned? A test is carried out under controlled conditions on a route with a distance of 6, miles approx. The tested tyre is mounted onto a special vehicle with tyres having a index. Then the tyre wear is measured. The measurement is carried out every miles km and the tyres are accordingly re-installed on a rotational basis. Based on the measurement results, the tyres are marked with indexes: 60, , , or As a result, a tyre with an index of 60 will wear almost two times faster than a tyre with an index of In turn, a tyre with index will wear down two times slower than the reference tyre, but two times faster than the tyres with index A model with index will be four times more durable than the reference product index Traction in UTQG markings is expressed with letters.
AA is the highest rating, followed by A and B, whereas C is the lowest value. This marking informs the driver about the ability of stopping the car on wet surfaces. During the test the ABS system in the vehicle is turned off. If you prefer a dynamic and aggressive driving style, try to find tyres marked with AA index.
When driving at high speeds, the tyre heats up intensely and that may shorten its operational life. In order to assign the index A, B or C, where A is the best value a laboratory assessment is performed. It includes a series of tests. If you want to base your choice on these markings, remember that the difference between a tyre with an index of and will be significant. UTQG markings should be considered as purely demonstrative. There is no obligation to use them in Europe, and the values are determined in the conditions of North America.
As you can see, every tyre has a number of markings that indicate different features and parameters. However, as they are unified and based on symbolics, it does not require a lot of effort to learn how to interpret them.
And knowing how to read such information as the age, load index and speed rating on tyres as may turn out very helpful.
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