…customers may find undesirable. What does this mean? Let's look at two Max Performance Summer tires in 225/45R17, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx and the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. The service description on the Dunlop tire is 94Y and 91Y on the Michelin. The difference in the numbers is a difference in the…
How does speed rating affect my tire choice? What does the number and letter mean after the tire size? Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless and studdable winter / snow tires R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. light truck tires S 112 mph 180 km/h Family sedans and vans T 118 mph 190 km/h Family sedans and vans H 130 mph…
…225/50R16 89S, the letter "S" would represent your tire speed ratings. But what does it mean? Tire speed ratings tell you how fast you can drive on your particular tires. Sounds crazy when you look at the numbers associated with speed ratings, but in Europe, some highways don't have speed…
…DOT Tire Identification Number but we can estimate dates based on recent shipments. We'll record DOT Tire Identification Numbers at the end of the shipping process. Let's say Sally orders the Kumho Ecsta 4X, the last four codes we received were 3011 and 3211 which means two of these tires were made…
…commonly used as an abbreviation for extra large, many of them think that the XL tire will be a different size. When talking about tires, XL really means extra load. These tires can use higher air pressure to support more weight than a standard tire of the same size. If you want to see whether your…
…is also the rating with the least amount of consistency among manufacturers. It's important to realize that the Department of Transportation does not conduct these tests. The UTQG ratings are assigned by the tire manufacturers or independent testing companies they hire. NHSTA has the right to…
…my wife does shoes!) But, you have to remember that there is only one thing between you and the road, between you and the car in front of you, and you and the ditch. So what does this mean? When you look at customer survey results that are posted on our website, those numbers are not manipulated…
…and drive at high speeds. Typically, the size of the tire and the speed rating are more appropriate for consideration, but this does play a backup role in indicating what types of temperatures your tire can disperse. Every tire sold in the United States must be capable of earning a "C"…
…true of the treadwear rating. The treadwear number is determined by the tire manufacturer. Each uses their own scale, and they have a surprising amount of leeway when setting the wear number. If the treadwear number is lower, does that mean the tire has more grip? Not necessarily. Advances…
…try and help people make a truly educated decision, and know what they are sacrificing or what they can expect out of the purchase of their snow tires. Let’s start by talking about geographic location. There are a large number of places throughout the country that see very little snowfall,…
…WHAT TIRES ARE ELIGIBLE? The benefits of this Protection are available only for the tires (i) purchased by you, the Customer, from Tire Rack, (ii) that are listed clearly on the original purchase invoice ("Original Invoice") for the tires, and (iii) for which a unique road hazard registration number…
Spring is here and what better time than now to outfit your vehicle with a set of O.Z. Racing Tuner System wheels. In 2006, Tire Rack became the North American distributor for O.Z. Racing wheels. This partnership includes O.Z. Racing's prestigious, custom 3-piece wheel program -- O.Z. Racing…
The new 2012 / 2013 BMW 3 Series sedans (known in some enthusiast circles by the chassis number "F30") will be going through their first winter season this year. Like previous BMW 3 Series cars, the 2012 sedans are available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive models. The Original Equipment…
…and performance cars, as well. While an elite look is key and often what drives an investment in 3-piece wheels, O.Z.'s approach to produce technically correct wheel components is what truly justifies this investment. Know what makes your custom 3-piece wheels the high tech choice that they are.…
…Terms and Conditions, capitalized words in bold type have specific definitions as follows: Cosmetic Damage means damage that does not render the Covered Tire Unserviceable; Coverage Period means that coverage is effective when You purchase Original Tires from Tire Rack, which are installed on the…
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