KB Article #1350
The Tire Size Lookup Tool allows you to view detailed information, including vehicle type, load and speed rating, and quantity in your inventory.
To use the Tire Size Lookup:
- Click Tire Lookup from the D2DLink Tools list on the left-hand side of the window.
- Select the Automaker from the drop-down menu.
- Type the Width, Aspect Ratio, and Rim Size.
- Click Search. The search results will display the available information from the Tire Parts Master.
- To learn more about a specific code shown in the results, select from the following:
- When finished, click the X in the upper right-hand corner of the Tire Size Lookup window to close.
Sidewall Codes
|
Sidewall Marking |
Meaning |
| BCS | BLACK CIRCUMFERENCIAL SERRATION |
| BL | BLACK LETTERS |
| BSB | BROKEN SERRATED BAND |
| BSL | BLACK SERRATED LETTERS |
| BSW | BLACK SIDEWALL |
| BW | BLACK WALL |
| C/E | C OR E LOAD RANGE FOR LT TIRES |
| DSB | DIAGONAL SERRATED BAND |
| ENWL | EXTRA NARROW WHITE LETTERS |
| OBL | OUTLINED BLACK LETTERS |
| OGL | OUTLINED GOLD LETTERS |
| ORBL | OUTLINED RAISED BLACK LETTERS |
| ORWL | OUTLINED RAISED WHITE LETTERS |
| OWL | OUTLINED WHITE LETTERS |
| RBL | RAISED BLACK LETTERS |
| REIN | REINFORCED |
| ROBL | RAISED OUTLINED BLACK LETTERS |
| ROWL | RAISED OUTLINED WHITE LETTERS |
| RRBL | RECESSED RAISED BLACK LETTERS |
| RWL | RAISED WHITE LETTERS |
| SBL | SERRATED BLACK LETTERS |
| SOWL | SLANTED OUTLINED WHITE LETTERS |
| SRBL | SERRATED RAISED BLACK LETTERS |
| SVSB | SLANTED VERTICAL SERRATED BAND |
| VSB | VERTICAL SERRATED BAND |
| WL | WHITE LETTERS |
| WS | WHITE STRIPE |
| WSW | WHITE SIDEWALL |
| WW | WHITE WALL |
| XL | EXTRA LOAD |
| XNW | EXTRA NARROW WHITE WIDTH |
Speed Rating Codes
| Up to -- MPH | Up to -- KM/H | |
|
M |
81 | 130 |
|
N |
87 | 140 |
|
P |
93 | 150 |
|
R |
106 | 170 |
|
S |
112 | 180 |
|
T |
118 | 190 |
|
U |
124 | 200 |
|
H |
130 | 210 |
|
V |
149 | 240 |
|
W |
168 | 270 |
|
Y |
186 | 300 |
Vehicle Type Codes
|
Code |
Vehicle Type |
|
P |
Passenger |
|
P-Metric |
Passenger |
|
LT |
Light Truck |
|
T |
Temporary Spare |
|
S |
Special Trailer Service |