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5237-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
P215/65R15  95H  is  an  example  of  a  tire  size  and  load  index  rati ng.
Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire s ize and
load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index ratin g may be
different from the example.
● P
Indicates  a  tire  that  may  be  installed  on  cars,  SUVs,  minivans  and
light trucks as desig nated by the Tire and R im Association (T&RA).
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it  is desig-
nated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organiza -
tion) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).
● 215
“215”  is  the  nominal  width  of  th e  tire  in  millimeters. This  three-digit
number gives the width in millimet ers of the tire from sidewall edge
to  sidewall  edge.  In  general,  the  larger  the  number,  the  wider  the
tire.
● 65
“65”  is  the  aspect  ratio.  This  two-digit  number  indicates  the  t ire’s
ratio of height to width.
● R
“R” is the tire construction sym bol. R indicates “Radial ply construc-
tion”.
● 15
“15” is the wheel rim  diameter in inches.
● 95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicate s how
much weight each tire can support.
● H
“H”  is  the  speed  rating.  The  speed  rating  denotes  the  maximum
speed for which the use of the tire is rated. 

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
■Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
■Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
This number is the greatest amoun t of air pressure that should ever
be put in the tire under  normal driving conditions.
■Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
●Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based
on  the  wear  rate  of  the  tire  when  tested  under  controlled  condi -
tions on a specified government  test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
● Traction:  The  traction  grades,  from  highest  to  lowest  are AA, A ,
B,  and  C.  The  grades  represent  the  tire’s  ability  to  stop  on  we t
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
● Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire’s res istance to the generation of heat  and
its  ability  to  dissipate  heat  w hen  tested  under  controlled  cond i-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
■Snow Tires
In  some  heavy  snow  areas,  local  governments  may  require  true
snow tires, those with very deeply cut tread. These tires shoul d only
be  used  in  pairs  or  placed  on  all  four  wheels.  Make  sure  you  pu r-
chase  snow  tires  that  are  the  sa me  size  and  construction  type  as
the other tires on your vehicle.
■SAFETY WARNING
The  following  safety  warning  appears  on  the  tire’s  sidewall.  SE RI-
OUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM: • EXPLOSION  OF  TIRE/RIM  ASSEMBLY  DUE  TO  IMPROPER MOUNTING-MATCH  TIRE  DIAMETER  TO  RIM  DIAMETER;
NEVER  EXCEED  40  psi  (275  kPa)  TO  SEAT  BEADS-ONLY
SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
• TIRE  FAILURE  DUE  TO  UNDE R-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/
DAMAGE-FOLLOW  OWNER’S  MANUAL  AND  PLACARD  IN
VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND
INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. 

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7-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Please refer to the sample below.Temporary tires
Nominal width of tire in millime-
ters
Ratio  of  height  to  width  (aspect
ratio)
Diagonal
Rim diameter code
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 s ize and
load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index ratin g may be
different from the example.
● T
Indicates  a  tire  that  may  be  installed  on  cars,  SUVs,  minivans  and
light trucks as desig nated by the Tire and R im Association (T&RA).
● 11 5
“115”  is  the  nominal  width  of  th e  tire  in  millimeters. This  three-digit
number gives the width in millimet ers of the tire from sidewall edge
to  sidewall  edge.  In  general,  the  larger  the  number,  the  wider  the
tire.
● 70
“70”  is  the  aspect  ratio.  This  two-digit  number  indicates  the  t ire’s
ratio of height to width.
● D
“D”  is  the  tire  construction  symbol.  D  indicates  “diagonal  ply  con-
struction”.
● 16
“16” is the wheel rim  diameter in inches.
Information on Temporary Tires
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2
3
4
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7-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Location of  the Tire Label (Placard)
You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size
and  other  important  i nformation  on  the  driver’s  side  B-pillar  o r  on  the
edge of the driver’s door frame.
SAMPLE
On the tire label you will find t he recommended tire inflation  pressure
in both kPa and psi for the tire s installed as original equipment on the
vehicle.  It  is  very  important  that  the  inflation  pressure  of  th e  tires  on
your vehicle is maintained at t he recommended pressure. You sho uld
check  the  tire  pressure  regularly  to  insure  that  the  proper  inf lation
pressure is maintained. Refer to Tires on P. 553.
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire informatio n  label  indi-
cate  the  recommended  cold  tire  inflation  pressure,  measured  whe n  the
tires  are  cold,  after  the  vehicle  has  been  parked  for  at  least  3  hours. As
you  drive,  the  temperature  in  the  tire  warms  up,  increasing  the  tire  pres-
sure.
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure 

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●Tire  Placard:  A  label  indicating  the  OE  tire  sizes,  recommended
inflation pressure, and the maxi mum weight the vehicle can carry.
● Tire  Identification  Number (TIN): A  number on  the sidewall of  e ach
tire  providing  information  about  the  tire  brand  and  manufacturi ng
plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
● Inflation Pressure: A measure  of the amount of air in a tire.
● kPa: Kilopascal, the metri c unit for air pressure.
● psi: Pounds per square inch, the  English unit for air pressure.
● B-pillar: The structural member at the si de of the vehicle behind the
front door.
● Original  Equipment  (OE):  Des cribes  components  originally
equipped on the vehicle.
● Vehicle Load  Limit: The maximum value of the combination  weight
of occupants and cargo.
● Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire ne xt to the rim.
● Sidewall  Area  of  the  Tire:  Area  between  the  bead  area  and  the
tread.
● Tread Area  of  the  Tire: Area  on  the  perimeter  of  the  tire  that  con-
tacts the road when it’s  mounted on the vehicle.
● Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle oc cu-
pants. Seating capacity is  described on the tire label.
● Production  options  weight  is  the  combination  weight  of  installe d
regular production options weighin g over 2.3 kilograms in excess of
the  standard  items  whic h  they  replace,  and not  previously  consid-
ered  in  the  curb  weight  or  accessory  weight,  including  heavy  du ty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rac k, heavy duty battery, and speci al trim.
● Rim is the metal support (wheel)  for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated.
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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable
weight  of  the  vehicle  -  including  all  cargo  and  passengers  -  that  the
vehicle  can  handle  without  risk ing  damage.  The  GCW  must  never
exceed the GCWR.
WARNING
■Do not tow a trailer  with this vehicle
Towing  a  trailer  with  this  vehicle  is  dangerous  because  it  has  not  been
designed to tow a trailer and do ing so will affect the drive system which
could result in vehicle damage.
■Overloaded Vehicle
Overloading  a  vehicle  is  dangerous.  The  results  of  overloading  can
have  serious  consequences  in  terms  of  passenger  safety.  Too  muc h
weight  on  a  vehicle’s  suspensi on  system  can  cause  spring  or  sho ck
absorber  failure,  brake  failure,  handling  or  steering  problems,   irregular
tire wear, tire failu re or other damage.
Overloading  makes  a  vehicle  harder  to  drive  and  control.  It  als o
increases  the  distance  required  for  stopping.  In  cases  of  serio us  over-
loading,  brakes  can  fail  completely,  particularly  on  steep  grad es.  The
load a tire will carry safely is  a combination of the size of t he tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle’s wei ght rat-
ings  from  the  vehicle’s  Safety  C ertification  and  Tire  and  Load Informa-
tion labels.
■Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits
Exceeding the Safety  Certification Label axle weight rating lim its is dan-
gerous and could result in death  or serious injury as a result of substan-
dard  vehicle  handling,  performance,  engine,  transmission  and/or
structural damage, serious damage  to the vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
■Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification l abel is
dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result  in a seri-
ous accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle.
Do  not  use  replacement  tires  with  lower  load  carrying  capacities  than
the  originals  because  they  may  lower  the  vehicle’s  GVWR  and  GAW R
limitations.  Replacement  tires  with  a  higher  limit  than  the  ori ginals  do
not  increase  the  GVWR  and  GAWR  limitations.  Never  exceed  the
GVWR or the GAWR specified  on the certification label. 

5538-2. Specifications
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Specifications
■Interior light
*1: UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pres sure Label on P. 547.
Refer to Tire Inflati on Pressure on P. 413.
After adjusting the tire pressur e, initialization of the tire p ressure mon-
itoring system is necessary to m ake the system operates normall y.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitorin g System Initialization on P. 244.
■Standard tire
■Temporary spare tire
Light bulbCategory
WattageUN-R*1
Trunk light (4-Door) 3
Luggage compartment light (5-Door) 5
Overhead lights/Map lights8
Tires
Tire sizeInflation pressure
FrontRear
P185/65R15 86H255 kPa (37 psi)230 kPa (33 psi)
P185/60R16 86H250 kPa (36 psi)230 kPa (33 psi)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
T125/70D15 95M420 kPa (60 psi)