[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":158},["ShallowReactive",2],{"page-/en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":127,"extension":128,"meta":129,"navigation":153,"path":154,"seo":155,"stem":156,"__hash__":157},"content/en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide.md","How to Read Tire Size: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":109},"minimark",[9,13,18,27,31,37,42,45,49,52,56,59,63,66,70,73,84,88,92,95,99,102,106],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"how-to-read-tire-size-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners",[14,15,17],"h2",{"id":16},"the-short-answer","The short answer",[19,20,21,22,26],"p",{},"A tire size like ",[23,24,25],"strong",{},"195/75R14"," encodes three physical dimensions: the tire is 195mm wide, the sidewall height is 75% of that width, and it fits a 14-inch wheel. The \"R\" means radial construction — the standard for all modern passenger tires. Once you know the pattern, any sidewall number becomes readable in seconds.",[14,28,30],{"id":29},"the-tire-size-string-explained","The Tire Size String Explained",[19,32,33,34,36],{},"Let's use ",[23,35,25],{}," as an example. This sequence tells you everything about the physical dimensions of the tire.",[38,39,41],"h3",{"id":40},"_1-tire-width-195","1. Tire Width (195)",[19,43,44],{},"The first number is the width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. A 195 means the tire is 195mm wide.",[38,46,48],{"id":47},"_2-aspect-ratio-75","2. Aspect Ratio (75)",[19,50,51],{},"The number after the slash is the aspect ratio, which represents the height of the tire's sidewall as a percentage of its width. In this case, the sidewall height is 75% of 195mm.",[38,53,55],{"id":54},"_3-construction-type-r","3. Construction Type (R)",[19,57,58],{},"The letter \"R\" stands for Radial, which is the standard construction method for modern passenger vehicle tires.",[38,60,62],{"id":61},"_4-wheel-diameter-14","4. Wheel Diameter (14)",[19,64,65],{},"The final number indicates the diameter of the wheel (in inches) that the tire is designed to fit. This tire requires a 14-inch wheel.",[14,67,69],{"id":68},"finding-the-right-fit","Finding the Right Fit",[19,71,72],{},"Always check your vehicle's owner's manual or the sticker on the driver's side door jamb for the recommended tire size.",[19,74,75,76,83],{},"If you are looking for a reliable everyday tire, the ",[77,78,82],"a",{"href":79,"rel":80},"https://www.fixgo.com/prod/297",[81],"nofollow","HANKOOK KINERGY ST H735"," offers excellent all-season performance and durability.",[14,85,87],{"id":86},"faq","FAQ",[38,89,91],{"id":90},"do-i-really-need-to-stick-to-the-exact-size","Do I really need to stick to the exact size?",[19,93,94],{},"A: Yes. Changing the tire size without adjusting the wheel or suspension can cause clearance issues and affect your speedometer accuracy.",[38,96,98],{"id":97},"what-if-i-want-wider-tires","What if I want wider tires?",[19,100,101],{},"A: You can sometimes install wider tires, but you must lower the aspect ratio to maintain the same overall wheel diameter. This is called \"plus sizing.\"",[14,103,105],{"id":104},"bottom-line","Bottom line",[19,107,108],{},"Understanding tire size is the first step to ensuring your vehicle's safety and performance. Always verify the required size for your specific make and model before making a purchase.",{"title":110,"searchDepth":111,"depth":111,"links":112},"",2,[113,114,121,122,126],{"id":16,"depth":111,"text":17},{"id":29,"depth":111,"text":30,"children":115},[116,118,119,120],{"id":40,"depth":117,"text":41},3,{"id":47,"depth":117,"text":48},{"id":54,"depth":117,"text":55},{"id":61,"depth":117,"text":62},{"id":68,"depth":111,"text":69},{"id":86,"depth":111,"text":87,"children":123},[124,125],{"id":90,"depth":117,"text":91},{"id":97,"depth":117,"text":98},{"id":104,"depth":111,"text":105},"Confused by the numbers on your tire sidewall? Our guide breaks down tire size, speed rating, and load index so you know exactly what to buy.","md",{"author":130,"readingTime":131,"sourceUrls":132,"visibility":133,"coverImage":134,"canonical":135,"publishedAt":136,"updatedAt":137,"approvedAt":136,"approvedBy":138,"type":139,"primaryKeyword":140,"locale":141,"workflowStatus":142,"productRefs":143,"tags":146,"secondaryKeywords":149,"alternates":151},"Stephanie Walsh",4,[],"prod","https://img.fixgo.com/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJ6b28tZmUiLCJrZXkiOiJpbWcvMjAyNjA0MjMtaG94bC53ZWJwIiwiZWRpdHMiOnt9fQ==","https://www.fixgo.com/blog/en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide","2026-04-23","2026-05-14","Boss","learn","how to read tire size","en","published",[144],{"productUrl":79,"name":82,"size":25,"brand":145},"HANKOOK",[147,148],"tire size","tire buying",[140,150],"tire numbers",{"en":152},"/blog/en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide",true,"/en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide",{"title":5,"description":127},"en/learn/how-to-read-tire-size-guide","lQ7U1yeaqLdtpYHIAEyQ502XWnaJcu_-EGV6JVPqTQs",1778820992920]