You’ve probably noticed the tyre sidewall markings on your car, but like most of us you’ve no doubt not given them much thought. However, there’s lots of useful information locked away in those ...

Tire speed ratings basically tell you how fast you can go before your tires turn into shrapnel. Your everyday grocery-getters can get away with, say, inexpensive S-rated tires that will hold together ...

When it comes to selecting new tires for your car, truck, or SUV, the tires' speed rating is just one of many factors you should consider. Because there are so many different ratings and types of ...

Question: I am buying a set of performance tires for my Chevrolet Camaro, and I have been told some different things at tire stores about speed ratings on tires. Some explanation of what they mean, ...

Confused by the markings on your car tyres? You're not alone. We explain what they all mean. The sidewall of a tyre is stamped with codes and markings that will tell you all you need to know about it ...

As a car owner, you probably already know that tires come with a size designation. It's a standardized code that helps you identify what exact tires will fit your vehicle perfectly. But the size ...

Your average 4x4 dual cab ute has a one tonne payload rating and can tow up to 3.5 tonnes of braked trailer. Many mid-sized commercial vans can also carry at least one tonne and large vans and their ...

A new generation of efficient engines has significantly increased the performance potential of even the most basic family vehicle. To keep up, tire manufacturers have had to drastically increase a ...

The speed rating of a tyre indicates the maximum speed that tyre is safe to travel at. Q is rated for 99mph, R 106mph, S 112mph, T 118mph, U 124mph, H 130mph, V 149mph, W 168mph, Y 186mph. Although ...

It is likely that four examples of the V rated tyre were not available at the time and rather than make you wait until one could be found the tyre fitter decided to provide an otherwise identical tyre ...

NEW YORK — U.S. consumers are turning increasingly to higher speed-rated tires, according to the latest findings from market research firm GfK Group, reflecting the belief that higher-quality products ...