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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of
the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be inst alled on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
115
“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tir e's ratio of height to width.
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Customer Inform ation and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Tuesday, June 14 2005 2:33 PM
Form No.8U35-EA-05F
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