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Tyre size (example: 235/65 R17 104H)
(A):235 (Three-digit number):
This number gives the width in
millimeters of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. This is
called ‘Section Width’.
(B):65 (Two-digit number): This number, known as the aspect ratio,
gives the tyres ratio of height to section width.
(C): R:This is the tyre Construction Code. The ‘R’ stands for Radial.
(D):17 (Two-digit number):This number is the wheel or rim diameter
in inches.
(E):104 (Two or three digit number): This number is the tyres load
index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can
support.
(F): H: Tire speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle
faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
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
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
KM/HR
KM/HR
L 120 T 190
M 130 U 200
N 140 H 210
P 150 V 240
Q 160 W 270
R 170 Y 300
S 180 Z 240+
12.3 Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)
The tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver door inner
edge. 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.
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