We can help you choose the right tire for your vehicle and lifestyle. Our selection of tires varies widely, based on your budget, current diving conditions, and your vehicle type.  Our expert staff can identify your needs and recommend the tire best suited for you and your vehicle.  All tires are spin-balanced, with new valve stems installed.  Alignment available upon request.

"265" Section Width: The width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. This measurement varies depending on the width of the rim to which the tire is fitted: larger on a wider rim, smaller on a narrow rim. The number on the side of tire indicates the width measured with the tire fitted to the tire manufacturers recommended rim width.

"60" Aspect Ratio: The ratio of height to width (this tire's height is 60 percent of its width).

"R" Construction: How the plies are constructed in the tire carcass. "R" means radial. "B" in place of the "R" means the tire is belted bias construction. "D" in place of the "R" means diagonal bias construction. The vast majority of modern cars, SUVs, and trucks use radial tires.

"16" Rim Diameter: The diameter of the steel or aluminum wheel in inches the tire will fit.

"102" Load Index: This tire has an industry-standard maximum load of 1,874 lbs. Different numbers correspond to different maximum loads. The maximum load is shown in lbs. (pounds) and in kg (kilograms), and maximum pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) and in kPa (kilopascals).

"T" Speed Rating: This tire has an industry-standard maximum service speed of 118 mph. Tires using an older European system carry the speed rating in the size description: 255/60HR15. Different letters correspond to different maximum service speeds.

Speed Rating
The speed rating is the maximum service speed of a passenger car tire. Exceeding the maximum recommended speed can drastically reduce tire life, and may result in tire failure. Here is a chart of rating indicators and their mile-per-hour equivalents. The speed rating shown indicates the top speed for which a tire is certified. It does not indicate the total performance capability of the tire. This rating system applies to all tire makers, but does not apply to light truck tires, as speed ratings are not yet required by the DOT.

Rating Max Speed
Q 99 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168 mph
Y 186 mph
Z Above 149 mph

Most tires have "wear bars" that run across them, perpendicular to the tire tread.  When the tire is worn down to this bar, replacement is necessary.  As a guideline, the tread should be 1/16-inch deep, though a little extra tread never hurt anyone.

Check it with a penny... 

Place the penny within the tire's grooves and channels. Insert the penny so that Abraham Lincoln's head faces downward.  Check to see whether you can still see Honest Abe's face. If the tire tread obscures his face, then your tires probably don't need to be replaced. However, if the tires grooves are shallow enough that all of Lincoln's face can still be seen, it may be time for new tires.

Tire Brands offered by Ken's Auto Service Center

Ken's maintains an inventory of Goodyear and Republic Tires on-site.  Our three warehouses stock tires from a variety of different manufacturers - all available same or next-day.