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Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
P215/70R16 99S
P
Vehicle type (P indicates
−
passenger vehicle).
215
Tire width in millimeters.
−
Aspect ratio (the tire's section
70
−
height as a percentage of its
width).
R
−
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
16
−
Rim diameter in inches.
248
99
Load index (a numerical code
−
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
S
Speed symbol (an
−
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identification Number
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN. The TIN is located on the
sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT
This indicates that the tire
−
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R
−
Manufacturer's
identification mark.
FW6X
−
Tire type code.
2202
−
Date of manufacture.
Maximum Tire Pressure
Max Press
The maximum air
−
pressure the tire can
hold.
Maximum Tire Load
The maximum load the
Max Load
−
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.