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How To Figure Out Your Tire Size
Knowing how to figure out your tire size is an important part of owning a vehicle. It’s also important for getting an accurate quote! Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to tires. Since vehicle manufacturers engineer their models with different wheel specs, it’s important to know the correct tire size for your vehicle. This guide will give you everything you need to get the right size for your vehicle. There are two easy ways to get your tire size.
Knowing how to figure out your tire size is an important part of owning a vehicle. It’s also important for getting an accurate quote! Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to tires. Since vehicle manufacturers engineer their models with different wheel specs, it’s important to know the correct tire size for your vehicle. This guide will give you everything you need to get the right size for your vehicle. There are two easy ways to get your tire size.
1. Get the tire size off the tire itself
Every tire has its size and specifications listed on the sidewall. However, they’re usually printed in black on black. You may need to clean your tire in order to get a proper reading. We find it helpful to use the light on your phone to shine on the sidewall and illuminate the text. You’re looking for a series of three numbers here. Almost all tire size measurements begin with a three digit number followed by two two-digit numbers. You’ll find that first two numbers are most often separated by a slash and the second and third numbers are most often separated by an “R”. For example, “225/55R17”.
2. Get the tire size off the inside of the door (Recommended)
Vehicle manufacturers that sell vehicles in Canada have a list of certain specifications to abide by. While these specifications give manufacturers the freedom to choose different tire and wheel sizes for their vehicles, they are required to list the correct tire size on the inside of the driver’s side door. We recommend using this reading. Sometimes, the wrong size tire can be installed on your vehicle already. We see this most often in vehicles that have been purchased used, in a private sale (not from a dealer). If you have the wrong tires installed and you read the size from the tires, you’re still reading the wrong size. It’s always best to double-check the manufacturers’ spec using the inside of the door. The example below is from a Toyota Corolla:
Keep in mind, that even though you may have the same model vehicle as your neighbor, appropriate tire sizes can vary even at the trim level. Most models have larger wheel sizes as you move up the trim levels. Larger wheels mean larger tires. Therefore, you might have the same model as your neighbor but still need different tires, because of the trim.
If you’re still stuck, give us a call. Our team can help you figure out exactly what you need.
Power’s Tire and Glass Joins The Western Group of Companies
Effective January 4th, 2018, Power’s Tire and Glass has joined the Western Group of Companies. The Western Group is a leader in the local motor vehicle market with Western Toyota, Western Mazda, Western KIA, Western Used, and Western Motor Sports. We’d now like our customers to be aware that Power’s Tire and Glass will operate as Western Tire and Western Glass. We’ll continue to provide the same great service and competitive prices to our customers. Thank you for your business.
Effective January 4th, 2018, Power’s Tire and Glass has joined the Western Group of Companies. The Western Group is a leader in the local motor vehicle market with Western Toyota, Western Mazda, Western KIA, Western Used and Western Motor Sports. We’d now like our customers to be aware that Power’s Tire and Glass will operate as Western Tire and Western Glass. We’ll continue to provide the same great service and competitive prices to our customers. Thank you for your business.
About Power’s Tire and Glass
Power’s Tire and Glass was established in 1989 by Walter Power and have become a local market leader in tire service and distribution.
Power’s started off a very small company run out of a 14′ x 26′ shed.They built the tire business on fast and budget-friendly foundation. Always committed to quality workmanship and customer convenience. With wholesale relationships spanning the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, the tire division serves one of the largest geographic trading areas in Canada.
Power’s Glass division brings almost thirty years industry experience to the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of glass curtain walls, doors, frames and hardware, automatic sliding door systems, commercial entranceways, custom glass shower installations and aluminum framing. Notable recent projects include Corner Brook Nissan, the Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre and Corner Brook City Hall. Power’s Glass has built a strong reputation with many of the regions leading contractors through consistent on-time delivery, quality, and reliability.
Moving forward, these two divisions will be represented by two separate entities: Western Tire (westerntire.ca) and Western Glass (westernglassnl.ca). This change will allow each business to more effectively grow and be leaders in their respective markets.
About the Western Group of Companies
The Western Group of Companies has operated in Corner Brook since 1988 when Clyde Melendy, after serving as General Manager for several years purchased Western Toyota. Later, Western Mazda, Western Kia, Western Used, Western Motor Sports, Melendy Constructions and Discount Car & Truck Rentals Corner Brook were added to the family. Today, the Western Group is one of Corner Brook’s largest private-sector employers, with over 125 employees across the organization. Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Melendy won a 2017 Top 50 CEO Award from Atlantic Business Magazine. Under her leadership, the Western Group is committed to integrity, good stewardship, community leadership and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Through sharing of expertise and resources, the acquisition of Power’s Tire and Glass will bring exciting new technological developments and enhancement to current competencies across the organization.
For more information about the Western Group of Companies, including employment opportunities, please visit thewesterngroup.ca.