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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).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code. Date of manufacture.
The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
P
R V 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
Max Press
Max Load
94
225
55
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Size
Technical Inf ormation
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P215/50R17 93V
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