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Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel
alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire should always
be rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
I030B04JM
2
1
7
5,6
3
4
1
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety
standard certification. The TIN can be
used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement
tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the tire
size designation mean.
Example of tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)
165/70R14 81T
165 - Tire width in millimeters.
70 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s chapter
height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
14 - Rim diameter in inches.
81 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum load the
tire can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed
rating chart in this chapter for additional
information.
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