Tyre Sidewall Labeling - Kia Carens 2014 Manual

Maintenance

Tyre sidewall labeling

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This information identifies
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tyre and also provides
the tyre identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tyre in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
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2. Tyre size designation
A tyre's sidewall is marked with a tyre
size designation. You will need this
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ment tyres for your car. The following
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explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tyre size designation
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mean.
Example tyre size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
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example only; your tyre size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
I030B04JM
195/65R15 91H
and
P - Applicable vehicle type (tyres
marked with the prefix "P'' are
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tyres have this marking).
195 - Tyre width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tyre's chapter
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
91 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tyre can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this chapter
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
6.0JX15
6.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches.