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WHEELS AND TIRES
Callout (B): 65 (Two-digit number): This number, known as
the aspect ratio, gives the tires ratio of height to section
width.
Callout (C): R: This is the Tire Construction Code. The “R”
stands for Radial.
Callout (D):17 (Two-digit number): This number is the wheel
or rim diameter in inches.
Callout (E):104 (Two or three digit number): This number is
the tires load index. It is a measurement of how much weight
each tyre can support.
Callout (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.
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+
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