Tire Information - Honda 1997 CR-V Owner's Manual

Tire Information

Tire Size Designation
A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the tire size designation
mean.
(Example tire size designation)
205/70R15 95S
205 — Tire width in millimeters.
70 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section
height as a percentage of its width.
R — Tire construction code (Radial).
15 — Rim diameter in inches
Technical Information
95 Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum load
the tire can carry.
S Speed Symbol. See the speed
rating chart in this section for
additional information.
Wheel Size Designation
Wheels are also marked with
important information that you need
if you ever have to replace one. The
following explains what the letters
and numbers in the wheel size
designation mean.
(Example wheel size designation)
15 x 6 JJ
15 Rim diameter in inches.
6 Rim width in inches.
JJ Rim contour designation.
Tire Speed Ratings
The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger car tires.
The speed symbol is part of the tire
size designation on the sidewall of
the tire. This symbol corresponds to
that tire's designed maximum safe
operating speed.