How can I tell what size a tyre is and what are the other markings?
Tyres sizes can be found on the tyre label and are defined by a number of variables; an example of which could be:
385/65 R22.5 160K
- 385: Width of the tyre in millimeters.
- 65: Aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 65% of the tyre's width.
- R: Tyre construction (Radial in this case).
- 22.5: Diameter of the rim the tyre fits in inches.
- 160: Load index, indicating the maximum weight the tyre can carry (see load index charts online).
- K: Speed rating, indicating the maximum sustained speed the tyre can handle (see speed rating charts online).