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Practical advice from our tire team — written for drivers in Thailand
Before you buy
Buying Tires in Thailand: A Guide for Expats
Warranty, production dates, free delivery, installation at our stores and how to pay — everything you need to know before you order.
Basics
How to Read Your Tire Size (and P-Metric vs. Metric)
What 215/55R17 94V means, where to find your size, and why P225/65R17 from the US is the same size as 225/65R17 in Thailand.
Before you buy
How to Read a Tire's DOT Date Code
Find the 4-digit production date on the sidewall, see how old a tire can be and still count as new, and decode yours instantly.
By car
Tire Sizes for Popular Cars in Thailand
Factory tire sizes for the Fortuner, Hilux Revo, D-Max, MU-X, Ranger, Everest, Pajero Sport, Civic, City, HR-V and Yaris Ativ.
Technology
Run-Flat Tires in Thailand (BMW, Mercedes, MINI)
How run-flats work, how far you can drive on one, the trade-offs, and whether switching to regular tires makes sense.