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Tire specifications
The following information can be found on a tire's sidewall.
Tire ratings
Speed ratingsThe speed ratings in the table translate as fol- low:
Speed ratings
M81 mph (130 km/h)
Q100 mph (160 km/h)
T118 mph (190 km/h)
H130 mph (210 km/h)
V149 mph (240 km/h)
W168 mph (270 km/h)
Y186 mph (300 km/h)
Information on the sidewall
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the side-wall of all tires (see the illustration). The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation:
NOTE
Please be aware that the following tire designation is an example only and that
this particular tire may not be available onyour vehicle.
1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters)
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the tire.
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its
width in percent.
3. R: Radial tire (the designation RF and the
symbol indicate that the vehicle is
equipped with optional self-supporting run flat tires 3
.
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in
inches).
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example,
a load index of 95 equals a maximum load of 1521 lbs (690 kg).
6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maxi-
mum speed at which the tire is designedto be driven for extended periods of time,carrying a permissible load for the vehi-cle, and with correct inflation pressure.For example, H indicates a speed ratingof 130 mph (210 km/h).
NOTE
The tire's load index and speed rating may not appear on the sidewall because theyare not required by law.
3 Self-supporting run flat tires may not be available on all models
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Dimensions
This section lists your vehicle's most impor- tant dimensions.
Dimensions–S80
PositionDimensionin. (mm)
AGround clearance (curb weight + 2 people)A5.3 (135)
BWheelbase111.6 (2835)
CLength191.1 (4854)
DLoad length, floor, seatback down75.9 (1927)
ELoad length, floor43.1 (1094)
FHeight58.8 (1493)
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PositionDimensionin. (mm)
GLoad height14.5 (368)
HTrack, front62.5 (1588)B
62.1 (1578) C
ITrack, rear62.4 (1585)B
62 (1575) C
JLoad width, floor44.5 (1130)
KWidth73.3 (1861) 73.9 (1876) D
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)82.9 (2106)
MWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)75.1 (1907)
A
Varies slightly depending on tire size, optional sport chassis, etc.
B With 16" wheels
C With 17" wheels
D Models with the optional keyless drive
