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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 489
Tire Markings
Tire Markings
NOTE:
• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standar
ds. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on European
design s
tandards. Tires designed to this standard have the
tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the
section width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire size
designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design s
tandards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires
is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT”
that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size desig
-
nation. Example: LT235/85R16.
• T
emporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer-
gency use
only. Temporary high pressure compact spare
tires ha
ve the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards
and it
begins with the tire diameter molded into the side-
wall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
1 — U.S. DOT Safety
Standards Code (TIN)
4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction
and Temp
erature Grades
7
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