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Tire sidewall information

What does the tire sidewall information mean? Understanding tire sidewall information Some information on the tire sidewall tells you about the tire type, size, load index, and speed rating, while other information details maximum inflation pressure, manufacturing date, and wear/traction/temperature characteristics. What the terms in the above image mean Tire type P designates a P-Metric passenger constructed tire built to US standards. LT designates a light truck tire. LT tires are not part of the P-Metric family, but they are also built to US standards. ST (Special Trailer Service) designates … Read More


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