Th
e tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
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.
The maximum load
thetirecancarryat
maximum air
pressure.
The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.
Tire type code.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Date of manufacture.
P
R
V
16
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
205
60
91
Max Press
Max Load
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number
Maximum Tire Load
Maximum Tire Pressure
296
P205/60R16 91V
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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