Table of Contents
Advertisement
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
•
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric
tires have the letter "P" molded into the
sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.
•
European — Metric tire sizing is based
on European design standards. Tires de-
signed to this standard have the tire size
molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter "P" is ab-
sent from this tire size designation. Ex-
ample: 215/65R15 96H.
•
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards. The size
designation for LT-Metric tires is the
same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters "LT" that are molded into the
sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
•
Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high
pressure compact spare tires have the letter "T" or "S" molded into the sidewall pre-
ceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
•
High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tire
diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/
80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or
"....blank...." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards, or
T or S = Temporary spare tire or
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235, 145 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
– Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
1 — U.S. DOT
Safety Standards
Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designa-
tion
3 — Service De-
scription
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum
Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Trac-
tion and Tempera-
ture Grades
139
Advertisement
Table of Contents
