The Waymark tire guide
Your tire guide.
Understand the details.
Learn how to read a tire size, compare tire types and seasons, understand ratings, and look after your tires. Choose a topic below to get started.
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01 / LEARN
Buying tires online
Use a practical checklist to confirm fitment, compare tire options, plan delivery and installation, and avoid common online ordering surprises.
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Tire size & sidewall
Learn what the numbers and letters on a tire mean, where to find your vehicle’s size, and how metric and flotation sizes differ.
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Tire types
Compare touring, performance, highway, all-terrain, and mud-terrain tires. Understand which driving needs each type is designed around.
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Seasons & weather
Understand the differences between all-season, all-weather, summer, and winter tires, including M+S and mountain-snowflake markings.
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Load ratings
Read load-index numbers, compare SL and XL markings, and understand how load range relates to your vehicle’s requirements.
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Speed ratings
Find out what speed-rating letters mean, use a reference chart, and understand what to check when replacing your tires.
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UTQG ratings
Understand treadwear, traction, and temperature grades—and what those ratings can and cannot tell you about a tire.
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Tire care & replacement
Learn where to find the correct pressure, how to check tread depth, and when wear, damage, or age calls for attention.
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Tire glossary
Find plain-English definitions for the terms used on sidewalls and product pages, with links to the relevant explanations.
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