Publications
Old Timers Tire GuideTire and rim fitment information from 1925 to 2001. 77 years of OE fitment for American cars and over 30 years for foreign cars and light trucks.
Plus Size GuideA guide to plus sizing your tires, plus 0 to plus 3.
With the correct application, Plus-Sizing will enhance the performance of any vehicle. The lower aspec ratio (shorter sidewall) and increased contact patch (larger footprint) result in improved steering response, braking and appearance.
Tire GuideComplete tire and wheel fitment for cars and trucks listed by year/make/model. Covers 10 years.
Tire Tech GuideConversion charts and time charts plus "how to" and safety information, etc.
Who Makes It & WhereBrand listing with manufacturer and distributor information; worldwide listing of web site addresses, fax numbers and U.S. toll free numbers.
Software (Downloadable)
Tire Guide PRO - OE (Windows Executable)Tire Guide Pro (TGP) is our tire fitment software/database. Tire Guides, Inc. has been supplying quality tire fitment data to the Tire Industry for over forty years. This data has been distributed as a publication called "Tire Guides". In 1989, Pearl Communications joined forces with Tire Guides, Inc. to release the tire fitment data in an electronic format. The result of this alliance is the software package known as Tire Guide Pro (TGP). TGP has become the "Number One" source for accurate tire fitment information for single-user, network, web, POP and POS applications.
TGP gives you access to all the tire fitment information as published in the Tire Guides book. This fitment data covers vehicle years from 1989 through 2008. TGP will give you access to OE tire sizing, alternate OE tire Sizing, air pressure recommendations, OE rim specifications (number of holes & bolt circle), maximum gross weight and lug nut torque.
NOTE: With the 2005 5.0.3 and higher version you need to have Adobe Acrobat/Reader 7 installed. If you need the file please Click Here
Tire Guide PRO - OE/OEM/PLUS (Windows Executable)Our OEM Sizing module is based on the OEM Tire Size Guide produced by Tire Guides. This database offers brand name and sizing information on the specific OE tire(s) for a specific vehicle. Our data covers 2008 and most of the last ten model years. This module is great for marketing and tire size trends. Also, the user can view lists of all the vehicles with the same tire size "at a glance".
ALWAYS CONSULT AND FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Certain vehicle manufacturer's may advise against the application of replacement tires other than that of the same size and type of the original equipment tires. For this reason, always check with and follow the vehicle manufacturer's replacement tire recommendations.
The database is not available for Consumer Accessible applications.
Tire Guide PRO - OE/Plus (Windows Executable)With over 30% of aftermarket tire sales involving plus fitments, the new Plus Sizing module for Tire Guide Pro is a must. This valuable tool helps tire professionals determine additional tire sizing options for their customers. Tire Guide Pro offers plus fitments for most passenger and many light trucks for the model years of 1999 through 2008. Also, this new module includes offset information to assist in the mounting of new tires and wheels. We have based these fitments on conservative industry standard formulas that consider overall diameter, section width, and load carrying capacity.
ALWAYS CONSULT AND FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Certain vehicle manufacturer's may advise against the application of replacement tires other than that of the same size and type of the original equipment tires. For this reason, always check with and follow the vehicle manufacturer's replacement tire recommendations.
The database is not available for Consumer Accessable applications.
NOTE: With the 2005 5.0.3 and higher version you need to have Adobe Acrobat/Reader 7 installed. If you need the file please Click Here
Tire Guide Pro - OE (Data File)Tire Guide Pro (TGP) is our tire fitment software/database. Tire Guides, Inc. has been supplying quality tire fitment data to the Tire Industry for over forty years. This data has been distributed as a publication called "Tire Guides". In 1989, Pearl Communications joined forces with Tire Guides, Inc. to release the tire fitment data in an electronic format. The result of this alliance is the software package known as Tire Guide Pro (TGP). TGP has become the "Number One" source for accurate tire fitment information for single-user, network, web, POP and POS applications.
TGP gives you access to all the tire fitment information as published in the Tire Guides book. This fitment data covers vehicle years from 1989 through 2008. TGP will give you access to OE tire sizing, alternate OE tire Sizing, air pressure recommendations, OE rim specifications (number of holes & bolt circle), maximum gross weight and lug nut torque.
This product is not available for use or distribution outside the United States or Canada.
Tire Guide Pro - OEM (Data File)Our OEM Sizing module is based on the OEM Tire Size Guide produced by Tire Guides. This database offers brand name and sizing information on the specific OE tire(s) for a specific vehicle. Our data covers 2008 and most of the last ten model years. This module is great for marketing and tire size trends. Also, the user can view lists of all the vehicles with the same tire size "at a glance".
This product is not available for use or distribution outside the United States or Canada.
Tire Guide Pro - Plus Sizing (Data File)With over 30% of aftermarket tire sales involving plus fitments, the new Plus Sizing module for Tire Guide Pro is a must. This valuable tool helps tire professionals determine additional tire sizing options for their customers. Tire Guide Pro offers plus fitments for most passenger and many light trucks for the model years of 1999 through 2008. Also, this new module includes offset information to assist in the mounting of new tires and wheels. We have based these fitments on conservative industry standard formulas that consider overall diameter, section width, and load carrying capacity.
ALWAYS CONSULT AND FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Certain vehicle manufacturer's may advise against the application of replacement tires other than that of the same size and type of the original equipment tires. For this reason, always check with and follow the vehicle manufacturer's replacement tire recommendations.
The database is not available for Consumer Accessible applications.
This product is not available for use or distribution outside the United States or Canada.
Posters and Charts
How to Read a Tire Sidewall PosterWall poster that explains the markings, numbers and codes found on a tire sidewall. P-Metric, European Metric, Light Truck & Medium Truck.
RMA Manuals & Wallcharts"Multipiece Rim Matching Chart" For all facilities servicing truck tires mounted on multipiece rim wheels. This wall chart contains discontinued rims, matching, identification stamping, and important safety warnings.
RMA Manuals & Wallcharts"Zipper Rupture" Warning Chart. (How to ID potential zipper ruptures in steel cord radial medium & LT tires)
Warning PosterValuable wall chart with mounting precautions for 16'' & 16.5'' wheels.
Tools
The Tire ToolTool that removes of defaces the serial numbers from the sidewalls of tires.
Software (CD-Rom)
Publications Library CD-ROM10 great publications on a single CD-ROM!!!
Tire Guide - Tread Design Guide - Who Makes It & Where - Old Timers Guide - The Tire Tech Guide - OEM Tire Size Guide - Plus Sizing Guide - Retread Code Book - Lug Nut Torque Chart - Tire Quality Grading Booklet
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