Tire Labeling - Acura 2009 TL Owner's Manual

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
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.
P245/50R17 98V
P Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
245 Tire width in millimeters.
50 Aspect ratio (the tire's section
height as a percentage of its
width).
R Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
(1)
17 Rim diameter in inches.

Tire Labeling

98 Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
V Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
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