Tire Sidewall Labeling - Hyundai Elite i20 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Tire sidewall labeling

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This information identifies
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
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2. Tire size designation
A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
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ment tires for your car. The following
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explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
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mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
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example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
I030B04JM
P195/65R15 94H
and
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix "P'' are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
195 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire's chapter
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
94 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire 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.