How do you choose the best tire for your pickup? Tires are referred to as the shoes of your truck for a reason. Not only will your truck tires communicate your own sense of style, but it will be a foundational component of your intended truck performance in whatever adventure you seek. Is your adventure racing up dirt trails to seek secluded views, long over-the-road hauls on pavement, or something in between? Understanding where your path will take your truck, and the terrain conditions it may hold, is the foundation to selecting the right truck tire for the journey.

While there are many factors to take into account, understanding the standard convention for identifying tires will help point out some of the major aspects of a tire’s construction to take into consideration.