Also, the external noise is also important, as tyres with a higher rating will be noisier than those with a lower rating.

This indicates that the tyre has been tested and passed European safety standards. The digit following the E is a code that relates to country in which the tyre was approved. In this example, E11 means that the tyre was approved in the United Kingdom. Some tyres are specifically designed to be used with certain vehicle makes to enhance performance. In instances like this, you’ll find a marking on the tyre sidewall to indicate that the tyre meets the vehicle manufacturer’s standards. For example, BMW and Mini have a star symbol, Audi is AO, Porsche has symbols of n0, n1 and n2 and Mercedes is MO. A list of the OE homologation markings are as follows: Manufacturer The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width. RadialThese white tyre lettering kits come in semi-permanent and permanent applications. They are designed for durability to withstand even the harshest riding/driving conditions. The speed rating letter comes after the load rating. It’s important to look at both together because the speed rating depends on driving with the right load. Yes, you can. It’s not against the law to choose tyres with a higher speed rating that your car needs as long as they’re right for your vehicle. We’ve been doing this since 2013, so its safe to say we know our product and stand by it 100% Locally produced and sourced materials ensures that we keep all expenses local and by not importing we are able to produce for much less, thus passing the savings directly to our customers, our prices have remained constant for the last 8 years and so has the quality of our products.

The EU tyre label is a simple and effective way to compare the performance of tyres and help decide which are the best for your needs.

What are car tyre labels?

The label is applied to all new tyres, whether they’re fitted to a new car or when bought as aftermarket replacements. Please note: All tyre kits and materials must be dry and kept at room temperature for a minimum of 1hour before installation. Generic tyre size guidelines below, however this is just a guide and we would always recommend measuring your actual tyre sidewall. If in any doubt about the size you need, it is safest to size to the same letter height as per the manufacturers tyre brand letters.

Now that you have removed the tyre, you need to scrub it as hard as possible. This step removes all the dirt and oil present and gives it a dull look. Once you have washed the tyre and noticed the dullness, wipe it with a clean rag until dry. The wet grip rating is particularly important, as tyres with a lower rating may not be suitable for wet roads, and can significantly increase your risk of an accident. Colour the letters with the marker. The easiest way is to start with the centre first and focus on the outlines with another fine tip market. Brand name– Often the largest marking on the tyre, the brand which designed and manufactured the tyre will always proudly display its name and/or logo. The load index is a numerical code, in the image represented by 105, and this refers to the maximum load that a tyre can carry. The load index is directly related to a weight in kilograms as displayed by the table below. In this example, the load index of the tyre is 105 so the maximum load it can carry is 925kg. Load Index

Safety features

Displayed as a string of numbers and letters (which looks something like DOTXXXXXXXX1017) is information about when your tyre was manufactured. The last four numbers relate to the date of manufacture, so you can identify the age of your tyre. In this example, the date code is 1017 which would mean that the tyre was manufactured in the 10th week of 2017. 6. European ECE Type Approval Select a suitable area as per your decal size. Select an area which is comparatively smoother (with minimum markings). Ply Rating. The measure of the tyre sidewall's strength and load capacity, based on the number of plies.

It’s safest to fit the same size and type of tyre, with the same speed rating, on all your wheels. Find out more:

Often, the tyre speed rating will be a faster speed than your car's able to go. That’s mainly for safety reasons, to make sure that you tyre performance is never worse than the car’s performance.