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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The following is an
exampleoftiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Rim diameter in inches.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire width in millimeters.
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Date of manufacture.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
245
40
17
91
W
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number
Maximum Tire Load
Maximum Tire Pressure
206
245/40R17 91W
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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