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Reading Your Tire

Tire Sidewall

Tire Sidewall

A tire’s sidewall protects the carcass on the inside and provides a comfortable riding experience due to its flexibility during cornering. Also, the type of tire, size, structure, tread pattern, manufacturer, brand name, and other detailed information are marked on the sidewall.

  • Brand Name
  • Series Name
  • Standard Rim
  • ECE Mark
  • U.S.A. , Canada &
    Australia Pressure and
    Load Regulations
  • Load Index and Speed Symbol
  • Place of Origin
  • Installation Alert
  • Tire Pattern
  • 3C (China Compulsory Certification)
  • BIS Mark
  • Structure Instruction
  • Tire Size Designation
  • Tire Type
  • Mud and Snow
  • DOT Code
  • INMETRO Mark
  • Brand Name
  • Installation Alert
  • Place of Origin
  • INMETRO Mark
  • DOT Code
  • Load Index and
    Speed Symbol     
  • ECE Mark
  • Type Pattern
  • Ply Rating 
  • Canada & U.S.A. Load and
    Pressure Regulations
  • Structure Instruction
  • Tire Type
  • Tire Size Designation