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Article / Updated 05-31-2021
When shopping for tires, you need to know what the numbers and letters on your sidewall mean in order to select the appropriate replacement tire.Tires usually follow a pattern can be illustrated by dissecting "Bridgestone Potenza RE040 205/50VR15 85V" like an earthworm in formaldehyde: Brand: Bridgestone. This is the company that manufactured the tire.
Article / Updated 05-28-2021
You should check your tires for wear at least once a month and before and after long trips. To determine whether you need to (a) buy new tires, (b) have your wheels balanced, (c) add air into your tires, (d) have your wheels aligned, or (e) change your driving habits, simply read your tire treads for clues. Table 1 and Figure 1 show you what to look for.