The tire treadwear rating is based on a standard that uses a control tire with a score of 100. Most tires' ratings are 200 to ...

You should check the numbers on the side of your tires to see what your tires' ages are, and if you're interested in going fast, there's a simple way to check the top speed rating on your tires as ...

The ratings run from M for 130 km/h to Y for 300 km/h. In North America, where the maximum legal limit is 75 mph or 122 km/h in some U.S. states, virtually every passenger car tire sold exceeds ...

The LT designations (LT-metric, LT-flotation, and LT-numeric) all carry load ratings. The maximum load, designated by a load range letter, is molded into the tire’s sidewall.

The 98V is load index (capacity) and speed rating: The 98 says the tire can safely carry — when properly inflated — 1,653 pounds. This code ranges from 60 (551 pounds) to 114 (2,601 pounds).

The tire’s Service Description code is to the left of the Load Range: Load Index (199 = 2,998 pounds) and Speed Rating (Q = 99 mph). Load Range: LT-Metric Vs. LT-Flotation Vs.

One way to tell them apart is using the industry-standard speed rating system. It's important that you know the recommended speed rating for your car's tires when driving or shopping for new rubber.

Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.

The Tires section at ConsumerReports.org has been redesigned, and we couldn't be more excited about the changes. Now, online subscribers can review the sizes each tested tire model is available in ...