Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) - Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES
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Tyre size (example: P215/75 R15 100S)
(A):215 (Three-digit number):
millimeters of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. This is
called 'Section Width'.
This number, known as the aspect ratio,
(B):75 (Two-digit number):
gives the tyres ratio of height to section width.
(C):R This is the tyre Construction Code. The 'R' stands for Radial.
This number is the wheel or rim diameter
(D):15 (Two-digit number):
in inches.
(E):100 (Two or three digit number):
index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can
support.
Tire speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle
(F): S
faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
12-2
R 1 5 100 S
U42M02
This number gives the width in
This number is the tyres load
speed at which a tyre is designed to be driven for extended periods
of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure.
12.2.1 Speed Rating
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL
KM/HR
L 120
M 130
N 140
P 150
Q 160
R 170
S 180

12.3 Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)

The tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver door B pillar
inner edge/face. This placard gives you important information
about the tyre size designed for your vehicle, and the tyre inflation
pressures for the front and rear tyres.
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL
KM/HR
T 190
U 200
H 210
V 240
W 270
Y 300
Z 240+
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