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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M 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 installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light\
trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“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 gener\
al, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply \
construction”.
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Specifications
Specifications
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemCapacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle
1,235 mm (48.6 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,240 mm (48.8 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle
1,225 mm (48.2 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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