What are the different car tyres size?

Components of tyre size

You have seen many times the sidewall of your tyres when you look at your car. These elaborate Egyptian hieroglyphs may seem impossible to be understood but the team of Sowdentyres will clarify the matter for you. The sidewall contains valuable information for the tires you use. It is important for you as a driver and for the car’s capabilities on the road as well as for the potential new purchases.

• Inches (rim diameter) - it is displayed in inches and it is always presented in the 3rd group of numbers - 
• 195 / 65 / R17 95V;
• Width on the tyre - it is displayed in millimetres and it is always presented at the beginning -
• 195 / 65 / R17 95V;
• Profile (Aspect ratio) - it displays the height of the sidewall estimated as a percentage of the whole width of the tire. It is the second number - 
• 195 / 65 / R17 95V;
• Load index - it is displayed at the end. It shows the maximum load your tyres can handle - 195 / 65 / R17 95V;
• Speed rating - it is the letter that follows the load index. Variations are between Q and ZR. Each letter displays the maximum speed tyres can handle in an ascending order. For instance - 195 / 65 / R17 95V - V indicates a maximum speed of approximately 149 miles per hour.

What are the variety of sizes?

Current market for car tires is rich in different sizes, models and brands. Depending on your necessities and driving habits and at a higher degree of your car, you can make the perfect choice for you. There are models with different content of rubber compounds. They are suitable for different road conditions - rainy, snowy, icy, slippery, off-road. The tread depth grooves of the tires could be symmetric or asymmetric, or could be with more or less spikes, intended for winter or summer usage. You may find models for better traction and grid and some for optimal speed and performance. Before you make your choice, it is essential to set your needs.

Is it the bigger always the better - tips from Sowdentyres

The team of Sowdentyres is going to provide you with some useful tips on whether the bigger tyres are actually better for your car. The bigger size will definitely bring more comfort and stability. You will feel much safer and convenient while driving. Unfortunately, the bigger size is not suitable for high speeds and instant corners. Then it is quite a better idea to pack your car with special high-performance tyres. Once again, it is a matter of your personal choice.