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Bridgestone’s Tips for Choosing Right Tyres

July 23, 2025

Road travel increases significantly during holidays or summer, prompting many drivers to change their vehicle’s tyres
for safer journeys. However, selecting the right tyres is not always straightforward, as numerous factors must be
considered. Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, offers tips to help you
make the right choice when buying tyres.

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Only Approved Tyres:

When replacing your car’s tyres, you should consult the vehicle’s technical documentation for the tyre dimensions and
see all the ‘equivalent’ alternatives based on load capacity index, speed category, identical outer diameter (with a ±3%
tolerance), and the corresponding rim profile.

You can find the tyre’s dimensions and specifications on the sidewall marking. For example, a 205/55 R16 89V tyre
includes:

Width: 205 mm

Aspect ratio: 55 height/width ratio expressed as a percentage
Rim diameter: 16 inches the ‘R’ indicates a radial tyre

Load index: 89 580 kg per tyre

Speed rating: V up to 240 km/h

The manufacturing date is indicated in the DOT code on the sidewall. The last four digits e.g., 1024 represent the week
and year of manufacture: week 10 of 2024.

Don’t Compromise on Safety:

Many drivers routinely choose budget tyres without considering their pros and cons, which can be a serious mistake.
Choosing the right tyres and maintaining them properly can significantly lower fuel consumption, improve driving
safety, and prevent risks and breakdowns. That is why opting for premium tyres is important, as they offer greater
durability and exceptional performance compared to low-cost alternatives.

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