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TYRE MARKINGS EXPLAINED

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For many motorists, tyres will be the most overlooked components of their cars. Once fitted and filled, they are meant to steer, accelerate, brake and turn – and absorb the odd bump – without much further thought given to them.

But instead of existing inertly, all tyres have a life of their own, and their purpose and history can be deciphered from the alphanumeric codes on their sidewalls.

These include a tyre’s specifications such as size, load-carrying capacity and maximum speed capability. Decoding these numbers and letters can help you choose the right tyres for your

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