Tyre labelling: What do the markings mean and how can they help you?

Tyres hold a wealth of information on their sidewalls, but how do you decipher it?

Tyres include a lot of information on their sidewalls. Those markings indicate a variety of different aspects of a tyre’s design, structure and age – among other things – and can help you learn a little more about the type of rubber that a car is using.