Make an informed decision
Elite Auto Service & Auto Body, Inc. can provide you all different brands of tires you may require.
If you require any special brand or an odd size, we will be more than happy to accommodate you.
Your Tire Size
Knowing your tire size can help save time at the tire retailer. It also enables you to make an informed tire purchase. Your vehicle's original equipment tire size can be found in your owners manual or on the tire placard located on the driver's door jamb, glove compartment door, or inside the fuel hatch. You can also check your existing tire's designation on the sidewall.
Your Tire Type
One of the first questions retailers may ask is, "What type of tires are you looking for?" They are referring to categories such as all-season tires, winter tires, etc. What's most important is that your new tires meet your needs. Before you visit a tire retailer, think about the best and worst conditions in which you may need to drive. What performance criteria are you looking for in a tire? For example, is wet traction more important to you than cornering capability on dry roads? The more you can tell your retailer, the better your new tires will meet your needs.
- Tire Width -This three-digit number refers to the overall width of the tire in millimeters.
- Aspect Ratio – The aspect ratio is the relationship between the tire height and tire width, in this example the tire height is approximately 60% of the tire width.
- Radial - The letter "R" indicates a radical construction of the carcass plies. The carcass plies run in a radius from bead to bead, providing stability, flexibility and ride comfort.
- Wheel Diameter - This number indicates that this tire is designed to fit on a wheel with 16-incd diameter.
- Load Index - The load index can range from 0 to 279 and indicates how much weight the tire is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure. To determine your tire's load carrying capacity, refer to the load index chart. In this example "97" corresponds with a maximum load of 1,609 pounds.
- Speed Rating - The speed rating indicates the maximum speed at which a tire is certified to carry a load. Speed ratings range from a [lowers] to z [highest]. With one exception: the H rating falls between U and V. Q is the lowest rating commonly used for passenger cars.
- Mud & Snow – The letters M ands indicate that this tire meets the Rubber Manufacturers Associations standards for a mud and snow tire. The letters can be found in the following combinations: M+S, M/S, and M&S.
