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Choosing tires: all-season vs all-weather, all-terrain vs highway, LT vs P-metric and load range, XL vs SL, and run-flat tires.
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The letters and symbols on a tire listing decide what it can do and what it can carry. These guides explain them in the tire makers' and regulators' own terms, so you can compare tires on what matters for where you drive. Start from the size, load index and speed rating on your door placard.
Know your size? Read it off your door-jamb sticker with the Tire Size Finder
Comparing two tires? Check load index and speed rating side by side
All-Season vs All-Weather Tires: M+S vs the Snowflake
All-season vs all-weather tires: what M+S and the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) mean, how the snow test works, and how to pick for where you drive.
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All-Terrain vs Highway Tires: A/T, H/T and M/T Explained
All-terrain vs highway tires for trucks and SUVs: what A/T, H/T and M/T mean, and the trade-offs in noise, tread life and grip on and off the pavement.
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LT vs P-Metric Tires: Load Range C, D and E Explained
LT vs P-metric tires: what load range C, D and E and ply rating mean, why LT tires need different pressures, and when a truck or SUV needs LT tires.
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Run-Flat Tires: How They Work, Limits and Repairs
Run-flat tire basics: self-supporting vs support ring designs, why they need TPMS, how far and fast you can drive flat, and whether they can be repaired.
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XL vs SL Tires: Extra Load, Standard Load and Pressure
XL vs SL tires: what extra load and standard load mean, why XL capacity depends on pressure, and why it matters on EVs, SUVs and crossovers.
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