Triangle tires

How to Choose Triangle Tires

Choose Triangle tires by first separating the lineup into passenger/UHP road use, commercial truck use, and specialty trailer use - because Triangle's model families are organized around those categories, and the selection logic differs completely across them.

For passenger car and SUV buyers, the split is between touring and UHP. The TR928 is the everyday touring branch - designed for drivers seeking to minimize commuting costs while maximizing tread life and durable structure, available in T- and H-rated fitments. The TR968 is the UHP branch: a directional high-performance summer tire with a wide footprint for commanding grip, rigid blocks for crisp steering response, and an optimized groove pattern for water evacuation at speed.

Buyers should not cross-reference these two - TR928 is a value touring tire, TR968 is a summer performance tire, and the use cases are distinct. For 4x4 and SUV mixed-terrain use, the TR292 is Triangle's all-terrain model, designed with an all-season tread pattern for both on- and off-road performance.

For commercial truck buyers, the model codes map to axle positions and service types. The TR696A is a premium line-haul steer tire; the TR657 is a closed-shoulder drive tire; the TR665 and TR692 are all-position rib designs; the TR666 covers all-position steer and trailer applications; the TR668 and TR880 are all-position mixed-service tires; and the TR689A is a regional drive tire. The correct starting point is axle position and route type - not brand preference - before comparing models.

For specialty trailer applications, the TR643 and TR653 are Triangle's dedicated ST trailer tires. The TR643 is a special-purpose trailer tire developed for hauling boats, travel, and utility trailers, with a symmetric tread and solid center rib for highway stability and high load capacity. Both carry the Special Trailer use designation and must not be mounted on light trucks.

Popular Triangle Tire Sizes for Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Trailers

The most common Triangle tire sizes include:

• 205/55R16 - core compact passenger size in the TR918 and TR928 touring lines; common on sedans and hatchbacks for everyday commuter use.
• 225/45R17 & 245/40R18 - UHP fitments in the TR968 line; suited to sport sedans and performance cars where a summer directional tire is the correct choice over an all-season touring option.
• 265/70R17 - light-truck and SUV fitment in the TR292 all-terrain line; common on pickups and body-on-frame SUVs where mixed on/off-road tread is appropriate.
• 11R22.5 - commercial truck fitment spanning steer (TR696A, TR665, TR666), drive (TR657, TR689A), and all-position (TR668, TR692, TR880) models depending on axle position and service type.
• ST205/75R15 & ST235/85R16 - specialty trailer sizes in the TR643 and TR653 lines; load range and ply rating are the operative selection criteria, not tread performance language.

Triangle's catalog spans compact passenger replacement tires through commercial truck and OTR sizes. The company operates an international manufacturing plant in Dayton, Tennessee, inaugurated in 2017 to serve the North American market, in addition to its primary facilities in China. The selection logic differs significantly across categories: a passenger buyer choosing between TR928 and TR968 is making a touring-vs-UHP call, while a fleet manager specifying TR696A vs TR668 is working within steer-vs-all-position commercial logic - these are separate decisions that should not be collapsed into generic brand guidance.