How to Tell What Tires You Have: Decode the Sidewall

How to Tell What Tires You Have: Decode the Sidewall

To tell what tires you have, read the tire’s molded sidewall markings and confirm them against the vehicle’s driver-door placard or owner’s manual. The sidewall reveals the tire brand, model, size, construction, load index, speed rating, season or terrain category, and manufacturing date. The vehicle placard determines whether that size and capacity are correct for […]