Tires

The tires section gathers new and used tires from sellers across Georgia - summer, winter and all-season, in every common size and from different countries of manufacture. The search starts from the size itself: set the width, profile and diameter, add the season, and only the offers that actually fit your car remain.

Where the size is written and how to read it

The size marking sits on the tire's sidewall, for example 205/55 R16, and the same figures appear on the sticker in the driver's door jamb:

• the first number - tread width in millimetres
• the second - profile height as a percentage of the width
• after the R - diameter in inches, which must match the rim

The sidewall also carries the load and speed indexes - going below the factory rating is not worth it. Width and profile usually allow a few approved combinations, while the diameter is fixed.

Summer, winter or all-season

Summer and winter tires differ in rubber compound, not just tread pattern: in the cold a summer compound hardens and grip drops sharply. For mountain roads and passes a winter set is a must, while all-season tires are a compromise better suited to milder conditions. The season filter is built straight into the section, and the country filter narrows listings to a specific origin of manufacture.

Checking a used tire

Tread depth is only half the story on a used tire. The last four digits of the DOT code show the production week and year - rubber ages even unused, so always check the age. Inspect the sidewalls for cracks and repair traces, and the tread for uneven wear: a tire worn down on one shoulder betrays alignment problems on its previous car. Keep identical tires paired on each axle. Book balancing right after mounting - imbalance shows up as steering vibration - and puncture repairs on the road are a job for vulcanization shops.