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TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects
of the following information: Tire
Markings, Tire Identification Numbers,
TireTerminology and Definitions, Tire
Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
Note:
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards.
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 standards.
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 standards. 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 designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
Temporary spare tires are designed
for temporary emergency use only.
Temporary high pressure compact spare
tires have 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
sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT
Safety Standards
Code (TIN)
4 — Maximum
Load
2 — Size
Designation
5 — Maximum
Pressure
3 — Service
Description
6 — Treadwear,
Traction and
Temperature
Grades
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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