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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
P
R
V
235
45
18
94
Tire Size
Tire Labeling
496
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(3) Maximum Tire Pressure
(4) Maximum Tire Load
(2) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(1) Tire Size
P235/45R18 94V
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