Ever wondered what the markings on the side of a tyre mean?
1. Goodyear Eagle NCT 5
This is the name of the tyre.
2. 185/60 R 14 88H
This is the size & characteristics of the tyre.
185 - This is the section width of the tyre.
That means the overall width of the tyre in mm.
60 - This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the
sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage
of the section width.
R - This means the tyre is of radial
construction.
14 - This is the internal diameter of the tyre.
88 - This is the load index. How
much weight the tyre can carry.
H - This is the speed index. The
maximum speed the tyre is
designed for.
3. Tubeless
This means the tyre has no
inner tube.
1. Goodyear Eagle NCT 5
This is the name of the tyre.
2. 185/60 R 14 88H
This is the size & characteristics of the tyre.
185 - This is the section width of the tyre.
That means the overall width of the tyre in mm.
60 - This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the
sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage
of the section width.
R - This means the tyre is of radial
construction.
14 - This is the internal diameter of the tyre.
88 - This is the load index. How
much weight the tyre can carry.
H - This is the speed index. The
maximum speed the tyre is
designed for.
3. Tubeless
This means the tyre has no
inner tube.
