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What Do the Numbers on the Side of Your Tires Mean? 

Have you ever wondered? To make more informed decisions, you should learn what the numbers on the side of your tires signify. This will help you determine what kind of tire you have now and give you an idea of how to upgrade your tires.

For example, if your current tires have a code that reads P215/65R 15 95H, this is what that signifies: P stands for passenger car. This is the most common code that you’ll see. Other codes can be LT (light truck), ST (special trailer), and T (temporary). 215 is the width of the tire, measured across the tire from sidewall to sidewall, in millimeters. 65 is for the aspect ratio of the tire. This means the ratio of the height of the sidewall to the width as a percentage. R is the internal construction code. In this case, R is for radial. The only other code used nowadays is B (Bias-ply tires), which you will see on tires for some large non-passenger trucks. 15 is the rim diameter. This is the size of the wheel on which the tires are mounted.

Remember that if you get bigger rims for your vehicle, you’ll also have to buy tires to match the larger size. 95 signifies the load index. This measures how much weight each tire can support. If your vehicle has the factory tires on it, you will find the combined carrying weight shown on the doorjamb. H is the speed rating. This measures the maximum speed that the tire is designed to run for extended periods. The H rating has a max speed of 130 mph.

With this info, you’re prepared to get the best tires for your vehicle. Whether you’re shopping for a new set of the same tires you currently have or need specialized tires to accommodate different uses, such as winter driving, off-road, or performance driving, the professionals at our tire store in Hartville can help you find exactly what you need.

What Should I Consider When Buying New Tires?

When we suggest a certain type of tire, we always take into account your needs, as well as these four factors: quality, safety, handling, and price. We also need to determine what you want out of your new tires:

Will you want tires that drive well in rain, snow, or icy conditions?

Do you prefer all-weather tires to get a better grip, whether on wet or dry roads?

Do you prefer tires with deep treads because you go hiking or hunting and drive on unpaved roads?

Or do you tend to choose performance tires because you like to drive aggressively?

How Long Do My Tires Last?

How long do you want the life of your new tires to be? That will be dependent on a few different factors.

  • What is the tire tread life expectancy: 35,000, 50,000, or 90,000 miles?
  • How do you drive, accelerate, and brake?
  • Do you keep proper tire pressure?
  • Do you have your tires rotated every 6,000 miles?
  • Do you ensure your wheels are aligned and tires balanced?

If you keep up with a proper maintenance schedule and don’t drive in a manner that wears out treads quickly, you’ll prolong the life of your tires. If not, you could void your warranty and realize that your tires wear out foo soon.

Is Price a Good Indicator of Tire Quality?

Some people decide to go to other discount tire stores in Hartville for cheap tires. However, with car tires, you almost always get what you pay for. We price our tires competitively. At Spitzer Ford Hartville, you work with trustworthy experts, and you are sure to get a great value on reasonably priced tires. We charge just a nominal fee for mounting and balancing your tires. And if we notice that you need an alignment so that your car drives better and your tires live longer, we can do that, too. We want to help keep you safe, and we will only recommend the tires that are right for you and offer lasting value. Call us at (330) 877-0045 or email us if you have any questions or want to discuss which tires are best for you.

How Can You Make Tires Last Longer?

If you’re in the market for a new set of tires, visit Spitzer Ford Hartville for a huge selection of top-rated tires at reasonable prices. We offer comprehensive tire maintenance and repair for all makes and models of cars, trucks, and SUVs, including flat repair, alignment, and rotation.

There are a few routine maintenance steps that you can take to prolong the life of your tires and keep you safe:

Alignment: Maintaining proper wheel alignment will help the tread wear evenly across the tire’s width. Improper wheel alignment can cause your car to “lean” towards one side of the road. This will make you overcompensate when steering and end in faster tire damage.

Pressure: Your tires are designed to be inflated to a certain pressure. Keeping them inflated to the correct pressure level ensures that they provide the most contact with the road and give you the best performance.

Rotation: You should also get your tires rotated regularly to ensure that front and rear tires wear evenly.

Think of Spitzer Ford Hartville for Your Next Set of Tires

Spitzer Ford Hartville carries a wide variety of tires for all vehicles. Stop by and speak with our service professionals before you buy your next set of tires to see why local drivers prefer us.

 

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Pay – Over – Time

90 Day Same As Cash Financing Available On All Repairs or Maintenance

With approval. 90% approval rate and no hard credit pull. See dealer for details. Expires at month end.

Get a $20 rebate or earn 5,000 Ford Rewards bonus Points on The Works® Package.*

• Synthetic Blend Oil and Filter Change
• Tire Rotation and Pressure Check
• Brake Inspection
• Vehicle Checkup
• Fluid Top-Off
• Battery Test
• Filter Check
• Belts and Hoses Check

Submit rebate online or by mail; rebate payment will be sent by mail.

*Includes up to 6 quarts of Motorcraft® oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Excludes hybrid battery test. Limit 1 offer per vehicle. Not valid on prior purchases. Valid 7/7/26-8/31/26. Submit by 9/30/26 at Ford.com/Service-Rebates or by mail. To earn Points, activate Ford Rewards account within 60 days of purchase. Points have no cash value; see FordRewards.com for terms, including Points expiration. Allow 8 weeks for Points. See U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 08/31/2026

Ford Employees and Retirees - Get four $50 instant service discounts to use or share.*

Eligible Services Include: The Works® Package, Tires, Brakes, Batteries, and More!

*Active U.S. Ford Employees and Retirees only. Generate up to 4 PINs at FordServiceDiscount.com from 4/15/26-9/7/26 for personal use or to share. Limit 1 PIN per VIN. Receive a $50 instant discount on eligible maintenance services with a minimum $100 customer-pay repair order. Eligible services include oil changes, The Works®, brakes, batteries, tires, wipers, and filters. Requires purchase and installation of genuine Ford/Motorcraft® Parts or select name-brand tires. Valid only on Ford and Lincoln vehicles at participating U.S. Ford Dealer, Lincoln Dealer, or Quick Lane® Store. Present PIN at write-up; prior authorization required. PINs expire 60 days after generation. See Service Advisor for full details through 9/7/26. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Quick Lane®, Motorcraft®, and The Works® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 09/07/2026

We'll beat your best price on a set of four tires,* plus get up to a $125 rebate.**

On these name brands: Goodyear®, Bridgestone, Yokohama®, Hankook, Firestone, Pirelli, Toyo®, Nitto®, Cooper®, Falken, and Kelly®.

Submit rebate online or by mail; rebate payment will be sent by mail.

*Dealer-installed retail/fleet purchases only. Must present competitor's current ad for the exact tire within 30 days of purchase. Online quotes must be for new tires from direct retailer sites (excludes marketplaces/third-party resellers). See participating U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. **Dealer-installed purchases only. Limit 1 tire rebate per retail vehicle (15 per fleet). $125 rebate or 27,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Goodyear® Assurance WeatherReady 2, Wrangler DuraTrac RT, Eagle F1 All-Season, and Wrangler Steadfast HT; Bridgestone Alenza Prestige and Dueler A/T Ascent; and Yokohama® Geolandar X-AT, Geolandar M/T, and Geolandar X-MT. $100 rebate or 22,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Hankook, Bridgestone (excludes Alenza Prestige and Dueler A/T Ascent product lines), Firestone Destination A/T2, Destination X/T, and Destination M/T2; Pirelli, Toyo® (excludes medium and commercial/Motorsport), and Yokohama (excludes Geolandar X-AT, Geolandar M/T, and Geolandar X-MT product lines). $80 rebate or 18,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Nitto Motivo 365, NT555 G2, Invo, Neo Gen, NT05, NT420V, EXO Grappler AWT, Dura Grappler, Nomad Grappler, Ridge Grappler, Recon Grappler A/T, Trail Grappler M/T, Terra Grappler G3, and Mud Grappler (excludes 37" and larger sizes). $70 rebate or 16,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Goodyear (excludes Assurance WeatherReady 2, Wrangler DuraTrac RT, Eagle F1 All-Season, and Wrangler Steadfast HT product lines), Cooper®, and Firestone (excludes Destination A/T2, Destination X/T, and Destination M/T2 product lines). $60 rebate or 14,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Falken WILDPEAK A/T4W. $50 rebate or 12,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Falken AKLIMATE, WILDPEAK A/T Trail, and ZIEX CT60 A/S. $40 rebate or 10,000 Ford Rewards Points on a set of 4 Kelly. Valid 7/7/26-8/31/26. Submit by 9/30/26 at Ford.com/Service-Rebates or by mail. To earn Points, activate Ford Rewards account within 60 days of purchase. Points have no cash value; see FordRewards.com for terms, including Points expiration. Allow 8 weeks for Points. See U.S. dealer for details.
Expires: 08/31/2026

Military and First Responders - Receive an $80 instant discount with the purchase and installation of four select tires.*

On these name brands: Goodyear®, Michelin, BFGoodrich®, Continental, General, Pirelli, Hankook, Bridgestone, Falken, and Toyo®.

*Available to active and retired Military and First Responders. Receive an $80 instant discount on a set of four qualifying tires from participating brands (Goodyear®, Michelin, BFGoodrich®, Continental, General, Pirelli, Hankook, Bridgestone, Falken, and Toyo®). Excludes Toyo medium and commercial/Motorsport patterns. Combinable with other eligible offers. Dealer-installed purchases only at participating U.S. Ford Dealer, Lincoln Dealer, or Quick Lane® Store. Present nontransferable Hero Code at purchase (requires ID.me validation). Limit 2 Hero Codes per calendar year per customer. Valid for tires purchased and installed 1/1/26-12/31/26. Unused codes expire 12/31/26. See Military and First Responders Tire Discount for details. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Get a $20 rebate or earn 5,000 Ford Rewards Points with purchase and installation of a Motorcraft® Tested Tough® PLUS or MAX Battery.*

Submit rebate online or by mail; rebate payment will be sent by mail.

*Dealer-installed retail purchases only. Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Excludes hybrid battery test. Limit 1 rebate per vehicle. Not valid on prior purchases. Valid 7/7/26-8/31/26. Submit by 9/30/26 at Ford.com/Service-Rebates or by mail. To earn Points, activate Ford Rewards account within 60 days of purchase. Points have no cash value; see FordRewards.com for terms, including Points expiration. Allow 8 weeks for Points. See Service Advisor for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 08/31/2026

Low Price Tire Guarantee*

Find a better price within 30 days, and we'll beat it on over a dozen major tire brands for all makes and models.

*Dealer-installed retail/fleet purchases only. Must present competitor's current ad for the exact tire within 30 days of purchase. Online quotes must be for new tires from direct retailer sites (excludes marketplaces/third-party resellers). See participating U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

The Works® Package Synthetic Blend Oil Change and More*

• Tire Rotation and Pressure Check
• Brake Inspection
• Vehicle Checkup
• Fluid Top-Off
• Battery Test
• Filter Check
• Belts and Hoses Check

*Includes up to 6 quarts of Motorcraft® oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Excludes hybrid battery test. See participating U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Lifetime Brake Pad Guarantee*

*Available for Motorcraft® brake pads purchased after 7/1/14. Nontransferable. Requires copy of original repair order and completion of any necessary brake service (e.g., rotor service). Pads must be installed by a U.S. Ford Dealer, Lincoln Dealer, or Quick Lane® technician. Covers pads only; labor costs excluded. Excludes commercial delivery, taxi, limousine, postal, police, tow, racing, and emergency vehicles. See Service Advisor for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Quick Lane® and Motorcraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Complimentary Brake Inspection*

Performed by an expert technician.

*Inspect brake friction material, caliper operation, rotors, drums, hoses, and connections. Inspect parking brake for damage and proper operation. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Motorcraft® Tested Tough® PLUS Batteries, $149.95 MSRP, or redeem 30,000 Ford Rewards Points.*

With 24-Month Battery Replacement Warranty

*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on dealer-installed batteries. Points have no cash value; see FordRewards.com for terms, including Points expiration. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 7/6/26. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Have your battery tested at no charge.*

Be sure you have the starting power you need.

*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Earn and redeem Points on Ford Service with Ford Rewards.*

Ford Rewards members can redeem Points for service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on eligible Ford Service.**
Join and activate Ford Rewards by downloading the Ford app† or visiting FordRewards.com.

*To earn Points, activate Ford Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity. Points have no cash value; see FordRewards.com for terms, including Points expiration. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time. **Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft™ Parts and associated labor at participating Ford Dealers. See FordRewards.com for terms and FAQ. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft™ are trademarks of Ford Motor Company. †The Ford app is compatible with select smartphone platforms and available via download. Message and data rates may apply. Visit Ford.com for privacy notice.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Ford Pickup & Delivery

When you need service, your dealer will pick up your vehicle, service it at the dealer, and deliver it back to you. It's complimentary and available at participating dealers.*

*Offered by participating dealers. May be limited based on availability, distance, or other dealer criteria. Excludes parts and repair charges. Nonoperational vehicles are not eligible and require Roadside Assistance. See participating U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Ford Mobile Service

Let your dealer come to you at your home or office to perform routine vehicle maintenance there on the spot. It's complimentary and available at participating dealers.*

*Offered by participating dealers. May be limited based on availability, distance, or other dealer criteria. Excludes parts and repair charges. See participating U.S. dealer for details. Ford may change or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Motorcraft® Warranty: Two years. Unlimited mileage. Includes labor.*

Motorcraft parts are covered for a full two years with unlimited mileage. Even limited labor costs are included.*

*See your U.S. dealer for a copy of the limited warranty. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
Expires: 12/31/2026

Ford Parts Warranty: Two years. Unlimited mileage. Includes labor.*

Ford Parts are covered for a full two years with unlimited mileage. Even limited labor costs are included.*

*See your U.S. dealer for a copy of the limited warranty. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
Expires: 12/31/2026

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