Tyre Sidewall Labeling; Tyre Size Designation; Example Wheel Size Designation; Wheel Size Designation - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

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Tyre sidewall labeling

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
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size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
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ment tyres for your vehicle. The fol-
lowing explains what the letters and
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numbers in the tyre size designation
mean.
Example tyre size designation:
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(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tyre size designa-
I030B04JM
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
and P235/55R18 98H
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).
18 - Rim diameter in inches.
Maintenance
98 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tyre can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.

Wheel size designation

Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.

Example wheel size designation:

7.0JX18
7.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
18 - Rim diameter in inches.
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