BMW
Use the vehicle-specific owner’s manual or Driver’s Guide. Have the VIN ready so you can select the correct vehicle.
BMW owner manuals ↗BEFORE YOU COMPARE
Find the right tyre specification for your car.
A model name is only the starting point. Confirm your vehicle’s approved tyre specification, then compare prices for that exact size and rating.
Identify the vehicle
Have the make, model, year, engine, trim and VIN available. Different wheels, options and import markets can change the specification. Enter a VIN only on the manufacturer’s own service; we do not collect it.
Check the approved specification
Use the applicable owner’s manual, vehicle label or manufacturer’s advice. Record width, profile, rim diameter, load index and speed rating. Check front and rear separately, and any extra-load, run-flat or original-equipment requirements.
Compare the exact variant
Use the size search, then read the full specification on each tyre page. A shared size or a “similar tyre” link does not establish compatibility. Ask your vehicle manufacturer or a qualified fitter if the requirements are unclear.
Official manufacturer resources
These four UK owner-resource links come from our reviewed manufacturer register. They help you find the applicable information; they are not a registration lookup or a fitment result.
Ford
Find the owner’s manual using the VIN or model and year. Check the manual’s market and version against your car.
Ford owner manuals ↗Toyota
Start with Toyota’s vehicle information and owner manuals. Confirm the model, year and variant before applying a specification.
Toyota owner manuals ↗Volkswagen
Use Volkswagen’s manual lookup with the VIN. Check the instructions for the wheels and equipment fitted to your vehicle.
Volkswagen owner manuals ↗Resource register reviewed 22 September 2026; links checked for this guide on 30 September 2026. Ford’s service may require JavaScript. Manufacturer information can change.
What to write down
| Detail | Why it matters for comparison |
|---|---|
| Full size, such as 205/55 R16 | Width, sidewall profile and wheel diameter must be checked together. |
| Load and speed, such as 91V | Matching the size alone does not check these ratings. |
| Front and rear specification | Some vehicles use different tyres on each axle. |
| XL, run-flat and manufacturer markings | These details may distinguish variants with the same headline size. |
| Season and intended use | Compare the category required for your vehicle and journey. |
The examples explain the notation; they are not a recommendation for your car. Tyre pressure is a separate vehicle-specific setting. Follow the applicable manufacturer instructions.
Compare tyres by confirmed size → Read tyre size markingsWhat our car data can establish
Our 200 car tyre and wheel guides now include selected combinations from dated manufacturer specifications, European OE references and accessory listings. Each guide identifies its market and edition. These references do not provide a registration lookup or confirm fitment from a model name alone.
Similar-tyre suggestions compare retailer-supplied tyre fields and current item prices. They do not confirm manufacturer approvals, handling equivalence or compatibility with a particular car. Read our comparison method.