Reading the Tyre Sidewall

LEGEND

TYRE SIZE
A	NOMINAL SECTION WIDTH
	tyre cross section in mm
B	ASPECT RATIO
	percentage ratio of the sidewall height to the tyre’s cross section width
C	RIM DIAMETER (INCHES)

SERVICE DESCRIPTION
D	LOAD INDEX
	a numerical code corresponding to the maximum load the tyre can carry at full speed
E	SPEED RATING
	the maximum speed at which the tyre can travel at full load. Click here for common motorcycle speed ratings

F	INDICATES TYRE IS FOR REAR USE ONLY.
G	DIRECTION OF WHEEL ROTATION
H	TUBELESS OR TUBE TYPE (NB. IF NEITHER IS SHOWN A TUBE MUST BE FITTED)
I	MANUFACTURER OR BRAND NAME
J	COMMERCIAL NAME OR IDENTITY
K	TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION