Find the Size of your Tyres

When looking for the size, you will see that it is made up of a series of numbers and letters.
Tyre size explanation

What do the numbers mean?

The sidewall of every tyre contains numbers to detail the specification, here’s what they all mean and how to read them:

205 – Width of the tyre in millimetres
55 – Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the width. In this case 55%. Also known as the aspect ratio.
R16 – The diameter of the tyre’s inner rim in inches
91 – Load Rating of the Tyre.
V – Speed Rating. Indicates the maximum speed for the tyre when at full load.

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