Find Your Tyre Size
SPEED RATINGS
Tyres carry a speed symbol on them indicating the maximum speed for which the tyre is intended. The table below shows the symbols and their respective speed ratings.
TYRE SIZES
The sidewall of a tyre has several codes and markings on it. Below is a list of such markings that aims to help you understand this important information.
A number of different numbers and letters make up a tyre size. For example tyre size 175/70 R 13 82 T is made up of the following information:
- 175 The tyre section width in millimetres (That is the width of the tyre tread)
- 70 The aspect ratio in % (the height of the sidewall divided by the tyre's width)
- R Denotes the tyre's construction type - in this case it's a radial
- 13 Rim diameter in inches
- 82 Load Index
- T Speed Rating
TYRE AGE
On the sidewall of tyres can be found a three digit age code indicating the month and year of manufacture. For example 129 means the tyre was manufactured in the 12th month (December) in the year 99 (1999).
OTHER MARKINGS
E-Marks: Tyres for sale in the European Community must carry an E -Mark in accordance with ECE Reg 30 - eg E4 027550
M&S: Mud and snow tyres
Where to Find Sol Ace
Sol-Ace are based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, in easy travelling distance of Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Uxbridge, Watford, Northwood, Chorleywood, Amersham, Hazelmere, High Wycombe, Marlow, Henley, Ealing, Wembley, Hemel Hempstead, Thame, Chesham, Rickmansworth, St Albans, and Harrow.
We are also near the West London locations of Hayes, Eastcote, Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, Ickenham, and Hillingdon. Sol-Ace provide trade services to car dealerships and garages across North London, North West London, and West London.
What Do Our Customers Say?
"I just want to say a very big thank you to all at Sol-Ace for their great work on my 300C, the 22" Chrome Wheels, window tinting and fitting the Bently Grille has made my car a real head turner. The Professionalism shown and workmanship was second to none, I higly recomend to others! The long trip was well worth it. Thanks to Steff and the boys."
Pete, Aberdeen, Scotland
