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Reading Your Tire
Every marking on the sidewall: size, DOT date code, load index, speed rating, UTQG grades, XL, M+S and max pressure.
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How to Read Tire Size: What 225/65R17 Actually Means
How to read tire size, one piece at a time: width, aspect ratio, R, rim size, load index and speed symbol, plus LT and flotation sizes like 31x10.50R15.
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Tire Date Code: How to Read the DOT Number on a Tire
Find the tire date code on your sidewall, read the four digits for the week and year it was built, and use the full DOT number to run a tire recall check.
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UTQG Ratings Explained: Treadwear, Traction, Temperature
What a UTQG rating like 500 AA A really measures, who assigns the grades, why treadwear isn't a mileage promise and how to use the grades when you shop.
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