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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.Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
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.
P
R
17 245
50 V 98
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Tire Size
Tire Labeling
Technical Inf ormation
619
Tire Size
(1)
(1)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(3) Maximum Tire Pressure
(4) Maximum Tire Load (2)
(3)
(4)
(2) (1)
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
P245/50R17 98V
12/07/20 11:49:57 31TK4640_624
2013 TL
