Sizes & Markings

Decode tyre sidewall markings, sizes, speed ratings and load indexes. Understand what XL, ZR, MO and other tyre codes mean for your car.

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What Does 94W Mean on a Tyre?

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What Is Ply Rating on a Tyre?

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What Does ‘Check Cold Tyre’ Mean?

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What Does RSC Mean When Printed on a Tyre?

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What Does the BMW Tyre Warning Light Mean?

Image of What Does TL Mean on Tyres? Explained Simply
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What Does TL Mean on Tyres? Explained Simply

Image of What Does ‘R’ Mean on Tyres? Explained Simply
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What Does ‘R’ Mean on Tyres? Explained Simply

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What Does the MO Marking on Tyres Mean?

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Identifying the Tyre Rim and Its Role

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BMW Star Marked Tyres: What They Really Mean

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Tyre Aspect Ratio: What It Means & Why It Matters

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How Wheel Width Affects Tyre Size

Image of What Does XL Mean on Tyres? Extra Load Explained
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What Does XL Mean on Tyres? Extra Load Explained