Tire Types

Many factors determine which tire is the best tire for your car: size, tread, performance and weather conditions. Choosing the right one can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Larry’s New & Used Tires will show you which one is the best and explain why. If you are looking to upgrade, we will show you how to choose the right tire for your automobile.

 

To find the right tire for your vehicle, here are some useful tips to help you identify your tires.

• The sidewall of your tire contains all of the information you need to identify the specifications of your tires. You will see on the sidewall of your tire a series of letters and numbers such as the following:
  • P215/65 R15
• The letter “P” identifies the vehicle as a passenger vehicle. The following number indicates the tire width in millimeters. The next letter (“R” for example) indicates that the tire is a radial tire. Radial tires have layers that run diagonally across the tire. The “15” following the “R” indicates the wheel diameter of the tire. In this example, the wheel diameter is 15 inches.