How do you read a tyre serial number?

Reading the Tire Serial Number

1. The first set of letters represents the tire’s manufacturing plant.
2. The second set of letters represents the size code.
3. There may be a block of numbers and letters that represents the type of tire.
4. The final four digits represent the week and year the tire was manufactured.

What do the number on a tire mean?

The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65\% of the tire’s width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire’s sidewall will be.

How do you know if a tyre is original?

Here are 8 ways to spot counterfeit tyres.

1. The brand or other details are misspelt.
2. There is no paperwork or packaging.
3. The tyres are missing details.
4. They’re the wrong colour.
5. The tyres feel flimsy.
6. Ask, “These tyres are real, right?”
7. The location where you buy them is unusual.
8. Google can help you ID the counterfeits.

What is TYRE R14?

RIM: Here R14, R15 Implies Wheel Size means 14 Inch Wheel, 15 Inch Wheel. Normally it is the most important factor.

What do the letters and numbers on a TYRE mean?

You may have noticed that your car’s tyres have lots of letters and numbers on them. These number represent, in order, the section width (225), aspect ratio (45), construction (R), rim diameter (19), load index (92) and speed rating (W).

How many years a TYRE can be used?

2- Ten years is a maximum If the tyres haven’t been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tyres. Even if they appear to be in a usable condition and have not been worn down to the tread wear indicator. This applies to spare tyres as well.

How old should tires be when purchased?

How Old Should New Tires Be When You Buy Them? A tire shouldn’t be older than 18-months when you purchase it. Most tires are under a year old when the tire shop gets them. That’s important because the rubber starts to breakdown as soon as they roll off the manufacturer’s assembly line.