Description - Radial-Ply Tires; Description - Replacement Tires - Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual

22 - 8 TIRES/WHEELS
TIRES (Continued)
• Taking turns at excessive speeds
• Striking curbs and other obstacles
• Operating vehicle with over or under inflated
tire pressures
Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread
wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation inter-
val shown in the section on Tire Rotation. This will
help to achieve a greater tread-life potential.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
Tire type, size, load index and speed rating are
encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the
side wall of the tire. Refer to the Tire Identification
chart to decipher the code. For example purposes, the
tire size P225/60 R 16 97 T is used in the chart. An
All Season type tire will also have either M + S, M &
S or M - S (indicating mud and snow traction)
imprinted on the side wall. An Extra or Light Load
marking "XL" or "LL" may also be listed on the side-
wall. The absence of an "XL" or "LL" marking infers
a standard load tire.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
TIRE TYPE (Not
P
present on all tires)
225 SECTIONAL WIDTH
60 ASPECT RATIO
CONSTRUCTION
R
TYPE
16 WHEEL DIAMETER
97 LOAD INDEX
T SPEED RATING
* NOTE: Consult the tire manufacturer regarding
any questions on tire specifications or capabilities.
TIRE CHAINS
Refer to the owners manual supplied with the vehi-
cle to determine whether the use of tire chains is per-
mitted on this vehicle.
P - Passenger
T - Temporary
C - Commercial
LT - Light Truck
SHOWN IN
MILLIMETERS
SECTIONAL HEIGHT
÷ SECTIONAL WIDTH
(Refer to Aspect Ratio
Figure 13 )
R - RADIAL
B - BIAS BELTED
D - DIAGONAL (BIAS)
SHOWN IN INCHES
*
*
Fig. 13 Tire Aspect Ratio
1 - SECTIONAL WIDTH
2 - SECTIONAL HEIGHT

DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES

Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and
ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of
four. Under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. They may be mixed with temporary
spare tires when necessary. A maximum speed of 80
km/h (50 mph) is recommended while a temporary
spare is in use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
The use of oversized tires, either in the front or
rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train fail-
ure. This could also cause inaccurate wheel speed
signals when the vehicle is equipped with Antilock
Brakes.
The use of tires from different manufactures on the
same vehicle is NOT recommended. The proper tire
pressure should be maintained on all four tires.

DESCRIPTION - REPLACEMENT TIRES

WARNING: FAILURE TO EQUIP THE VEHICLE WITH
TIRES HAVING ADEQUATE SPEED CAPABILITY
CAN RESULT IN SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE.
JR