Ford Mustang Owner's Manual page 208

Maintenance and Specifications
Information on "T" type tires
T145/80D16 is an
example of a tire size.
Note: The temporary
tire size for your
vehicle may be
different than this
example.
1. T: Indicates a type
of tire, designated by
the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA),
that is intended for
temporary service on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.
2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in
millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In
general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.
3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the
tires ratio of height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
4. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire.
R: Indicates a "radial" type tire.
5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
If you change your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
Location of the tire label
You will find a tire label containing tire inflation
pressure by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar or the driver's
door.
TIRE CARE
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can
also cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some
of the important maintenance items
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2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)