The abbreviations used in car manufacturing can seem like gibberish to the uninitiated. Weird numbers like "P195/75R14 92S" can make consumers throw up their hands in despair and turn over responsibility for choosing new tires to the salesperson at the dealership or to a knowledgeable family member. In reality, these numbers are easy to decipher, once you understand the following key. The first part of the sequence identifies the type of vehicle the tire is intended for. P is a passenger tire , [...more]