The exact dimensions of a tyre can be found on the sidewall printed mark. The graphic shows how to read properties and dimensions of the tyre:
- Tyre section width (mm)
- Tyre aspect ratio, sidewall height (%)
- Tyre construction index (radial, diagonal, etc.)
- Rim diameter (inches)
- Load-index, max weight carriage
- Speed-index, max speed
- Motorcycle specification, tyre usage only on motorcycles
- DOT-markup
- Date of tyre manufacturing (week/year)