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Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. TheTIN can be used to identify the tire incase of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designationmean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) P205/65R15 92H
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
205 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches. 92 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean.
Example wheel size designation: 6.0JX15
6.0 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
I030B04JM
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Specifications & Consumer information
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DIMENSIONS
Item 5 door 5 door wagon 3 door
Overall length 4260 (167.7) 4490 (176.8) 4250 (167.3)
Overall width 1790 (70.5)
Overall height 1480 (58.3) 1525 (60.0) 1450 (57.1)
Front tread 1546* 1
/1538* 2
/1532* 3
/1528* 4
(60.9* 1
/60.6* 2
/60.3* 3
/60.2* 4
)
Rear tread 1544* 1
/1536* 2
/1530* 3
/1527* 4
(60.8* 1
/60.5* 2
/60.2* 3
/60.1* 4
)
Wheelbase 2650 (104.3)
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Fitted with 185/65R15 or 195/65R15 tires.
* 2
Fitted with 205/55R16 tires. (6.0Jx16)
* 3
Fitted with 205/55R16 tires. (6.5Jx16)
* 4
Fitted with 225/45R17 tires. mm (in)
