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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.
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). 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. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire. The maximum load
thetirecancarryat
maximum air
pressure.
The maximum air
pressure the tire canhold.
Tire type code.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Date of manufacture.
P R V
16 DOT B97R FW6X 2202
20560 91
Max Press
Max Load
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire L oad
Maximum T ire Pressure
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P205/60R16 91V
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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