Checking Your Tyre Size
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Whether it's new or second-hand tyres you're considering purchasing, it's always beneficial to be able to check and record your vehicle's tyre size to ensure that your tyre stockist has the right tyres available. Our quick guide will help you have your tyre size in no time.
How to check your tyre size
The best way to check your tyre size is to read it from the side of the tyre wall. In the example pictured to the left, the tyre has a width of 200, a profile of 50, a diameter of 15 and a speed rating of W.
- 200 is the nominal tyre section width in millimetres.
- 50 is the profile aspect ratio of the tyre; which means the height of the tyre's cross-section, expressed as a percentage of its width. This is often referred to as the tyre's "profile" (e.g. low-profile tyres).
- 15 is the diameter in inches of the wheel rim which the tyre has been fitted to.
Can you afford a £2,500 fine?
You shouldn’t wait for a puncture to occur before replacing your tyres; once your tyres get too worn, it’s time for some new tyres. The legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm across the central ¾ of the tread around the complete circumference of the tyre. A regular check of your tyres could help you to avoid 3 penalty points and a fine of up to £2,500 – the standard penalty for having tyres worn beyond the legal minimum limit on your vehicle.
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