Tyre Size 17

Wheel and tire sizes are important to know when buying new tires or wheels for your vehicle. Here’s some information about wheel and tire sizes: 

Wheel size

The total size of the wheel, including the rim and tire. Wheel size also includes the wheel’s width and offset, which determines how the wheel and tire align with the wheel well. 

Tire size

The width of the tire that fits around the rim. Tire size is usually written on the side of the tire in large print. 

Rim size

The size of the metal rim that the tire is mounted onto. 

Tire markings

Tire sizes include several markings that indicate important information, such as:

Aspect ratio: The distance between the wheel and the edge of the tire, expressed as a percentage of the tire’s width. 

Speed rating: A letter that indicates the maximum speed the tire can handle while carrying its maximum load. 

Load rating: A code that indicates the maximum load a single tire can carry. 

Tire types

There are different types of tires, including:

LT-Metric: A light truck tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association. 

Euro-Metric Commercial: A light truck tire designated by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization. 

Temporary Spares: A type of tire that starts with the letter “T”. 

Special Trailer: A type of tire that starts with the letters “ST” and is only for use on trailers. 

Vehicle information
You can also find the wheel and tire size information for your vehicle printed on a plate or sticker inside the vehicle