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Tire Labeling

The tires that came on your vehicle 89 ʵLoad index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure
have a number of markings. Those associated with the maximum Max Press ʵThe maximum air
you should be aware of are described load the tire can carry). pressurethetirecan
below. H ʵSpeed symbol (an hold.
alphabetical code indicating
Tire Size the maximum speed rating). Maximum Tire Load
Whenever tires are replaced, they Max Load ʵThe maximum load the
should be replaced with tires of the Tire Identification Number tire can carry at
same size. Below is an example of The tire identification number (TIN) maximum air pressure.
tire size with an explanation of what is a group of numbers and letters
each component means. that look like this example:
P205/55R16 89H DOT B97R FW6X 2202

P ʵVehicletype(P indicates DOT ʵThis indicates that the tire
passenger vehicle). meets all requirements of
205 ʵTire width in millimeters. the U.S. Department of
55 ʵAspect ratio (the tire’s section Transportation.
height as a percentage of its B97R ʵManufacturer’s
width). identification mark.
R ʵTire construction code (R FW6X ʵTire type code.
indicates radial). 2202 ʵDate of manufacture.
16 ʵRim diameter in inches.

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