Tyre Sidewall Labeling - Kia Sorento Owner's Manual

Tyre sidewall labeling

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This information identifies
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tyre and also provides
the tyre identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tyre in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tyre size designation
A tyre's sidewall is marked with a tyre
size designation. You will need this
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ment tyres for your vehicle. The fol-
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lowing explains what the letters and
numbers in the tyre size designation
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mean.
Example tyre size designation:
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example only; your tyre size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
I030B04JM
and
Maintenance
P235/55R19 108T
P - Applicable vehicle type (tyres
marked with the prefix "P'' are
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tyres have this marking).
235 - Tyre width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tyre's section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial).
19 - Rim diameter in inches.
108 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tyre can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
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