Finding The Right Size Tires For Your Car With Lee Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAMÂ
Finding the right size tires for your vehicle doesn't have to be stress-provoking or time consuming. The dedicated Lee Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Service and Parts Departments in Westbrook, Maine near Portland is here to inform you on all things tire size for your car and your peace of mind!Â
Where to Find Your Car's Tire Size
The following sources will show you where to find your old tire's size and where to look for correct tire size information when you're ready for replacements:
- Original and replacement tire sidewall
- Driver's side door jamb
- Inside of the glove box door
- Inside your gas tank hatch
- Your owner's manual
Reading Tire Size on a Tire Sidewall
Ever wondered what the letters and numbers on your tires mean? Check out our guide below.
- Tire Type: defines how the tire should be used. For example: "P" means a passenger car tire while "LT" means a light truck tire.Â
- Tire Width: measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The example tire's width is 215 mm.
- Aspect Ratio: ratio of the tire's cross-section height to its width. The example shows 60, meaning that the height equals 60% of the tire's width.
- Construction: shows how the layers of the tire were put together. "R" stands for radial, meaning layers run radially across the tire. "B" stands for bias construction, meaning the layers run diagonally across the tire.
- Rim Diameter: the width in inches or centimeters of the wheel from one end to another. The diameter of this wheel is 16 inches in our example. Always replace a tire on a rim with another tire of exactly the same rim diameter and suffix letters.
- Load Index: corresponds with the load-carrying capacity of a tire. Most passenger car tire load indexes range from 75 to 100.
- Speed Rating: maximum service speed for a tire.
Find The Right Size Tires For Your Car Near Portland, ME
Don't know your tire size or can't read the numbers on your tire's sidewall? Don't sweat it. Our dedicated Lee Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Service Department can help. Contact us today and visit us at our conveniently located dealership in Westbrook, ME near the Portland area!