Tire Labeling - Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifications
match those of the original wheels. Only use TPMS-specified wheels
approved for your vehicle.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner's
Manual.
Tire Service Life
n
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance
history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not
in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires
reach five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from
service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their
condition or state of wear.
n Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked "M+S",
snow tires, or tire chains; reduce speed and maintain sufficient distance
between vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load
ranges that are the same as the original tires, and mount them to all four
wheels.
Tire Chains
n
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited
tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains:
Cable type: QCC Cobra 1046
Mount chains as tightly as you can and make sure that they do not touch
the brake lines or suspension.
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Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle's brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of the vehicle.
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or
killed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of tire
chains.

Tire Labeling

The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
P235/60R18 102T
• P: tire type (passenger vehicle)
• 235: tire width in millimeters
• 60: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
• R: tire construction code (radial)
• 18: rim diameter in inches
• 102: load index (code indicating
maximum load tire can carry)
• T: speed symbol (code indicating
maximum speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
n
The tire identification number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the following example. The
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
n
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
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Exa mple
Tire S ize
Tire
Identificati o n
Number (TIN)
Maximum
Tire Load
Maximum
Tire Pressure
Tire Size
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