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Maintenance
Tire maintenance
In addition to the proper inflation
pressure, correct wheel alignment
prevents tire abrasion. When you find
uneven tire abrasion, have the wheel
alignment checked by your EQUUS
dealer.
When replacing your tires, make
sure they are well balanced. This
increases your driving comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should be
rebalanced after being removed from
a wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
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This information identifies and states
the fundamental tire specifications
and also provides the tire identifica-
tion number (TIN) for the safety stan-
dard certification. The TIN is to iden-
tify your tire in case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
The manufacturer's or brand name is
shown.
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2. Tire size designation
A tire side wall is marked with tire
size specifications. This information
is needed to select the right tire for
replacement. The letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation are
interpreted as below.
Example of the tire size designation:
(The following tire size designation is
provided as an example only; your
tire size designator may vary,
depending on your vehicle model.)
P245/45R19 98V
P - Applicable vehicle type (Tires,
marked with the prefix "P,'' are to
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be used for passenger cars or
5,6
light trucks. However, this letter is
not shown on all tires).
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245 - Tire width in millimeters.
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45 - Aspect ratio. The ratio of the tire
width to the tire height.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
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19 - Rim diameter in inches.
98 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
I030B04JM
load capacity.
V - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this chapter
for further information.
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