P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on US design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" molded into the sidewall preceding the size desig-

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nation. Example: P215/65R15 95H.

European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning

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with the section width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.

LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on US design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for

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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

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into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.

High flotation tire sizing is based on US design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.

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Tire Sizing Chart

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 US design standards, or

"....blank...." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or

LT = Light truck tire based on US design standards, or