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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1) Tire Size
(2)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(3)
Maximum Tire Pressure
(4)
Maximum Tire Load
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Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
P195/55R15 84H
P
−
Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
195
Tire width in millimeters.
−
55
Aspect ratio (the tire's section
−
height as a percentage of its
width).
R
Tire construction code (R
−
indicates radial).
15
−
Rim diameter in inches.
84
−
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
(1)
load the tire can carry).
H
Speed symbol (an
−
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT
−
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R
Manufacturer's
−
identification mark.
FW6X
Tire type code.
−
2202
−
Date of manufacture.
Year
Week