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Finding Your Tire Size

Deciphering your tire size can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little bit of help, you’ll be on your way to understanding what those letters and numbers mean.

The team at Mac’s Tire Center wants to make it easier to find and understand your tire size. Since 1956, we’ve helped drivers all across Tupelo, MS, New Albany, MS, Fulton, MS, and surrounding areas. Understanding tire size in Tupelo, MS

How to Read Your Tire Size: The Basics

If you look at your tire’s sidewall, you’ll notice a series of numbers. Not sure what they mean? We’re here to explain. Those numbers are indicators of the size, type, and performance of the tire.

  • Tire Type. Every tire size features a letter at the beginning, for example, P. This tells us the type of tire.
  • Tire Width. This is the first 3 numbers after the letter, always the measurement in millimeters of the width of the tire.
  • Aspect Ratio. This refers to the ratio of the height of the tire's cross-section to its width. This number comes after the width and is separated by a slash. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire's width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire's sidewall will be.
  • Construction. This number follows the aspect ratio. The letter R, for example, means that it is a radial tire.
  • Wheel Diameter. Indicates the size of your vehicle’s wheel. A 15 means that your wheels are 15 inches in diameter.
  • Load Index. This number indicates the maximum load your tire can support when properly inflated. This will be the last number in the series.
  • Speed Rating. This is the final piece of information on your sidewall. This will tell you the maximum speed capability of your tire.

If this doesn’t help, give us a call at (662) 842-7904. We’ll be happy to explain where to find it.

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Mac's Tire Center in Tupelo, MS

Mac's Tire Center is a pillar of the community. Mac's Tire Center is a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, and auto repair services for customers in Tupelo, MS, New Albany, MS, Fulton, MS, and surrounding areas. Our goal is to focus on customer service. It is the foundation of our business. Mac's Tire Center employs a well-trained staff specializing in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance, light truck, or SUV tires. Take this opportunity to browse our website or call us for personalized service.

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Phone: (662) 842-7904
Fax: (662) 842-5179
Address: 1123 W Main St
Tupelo, MS 38801
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