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(D):17 (Two-digit number):This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
(E):104 (Two or three digit number): This number is the tyres load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight each tyre can support.
(F):H: Tire speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle faster than the tyre
speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tyre is designed to be
driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation
pressure.
12.2.1 Speed Rating
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
KM/HR
KM/HR
L 120 T 190
M 130 U 200
N 140 H 210
P 150 V 240
Q 160 W 270
R 170 Y 300
S 180 Z 240+
12.3 Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)
The tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver door inner edge. This placard
gives you important information about the tyre size designed for your vehicle, and the
tyre inflation pressures for the front and rear tyres.
Tyre Size
Tyre Pressure Bar (psi) (Upto 4
persons + luggage)
Tyre Pressure Bar (psi) (Fully
Loaded)
Front Rear
Front Rear
235/65 R17
2.2 (32) 2.2 (32)
2.2 (32) 2.2 (32)
215/75 R15
2.4 (35) 2.4 (35)
2.4 (35) 2.7 (39)
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can cause tyre failure, affect vehicle
handling, and increase your stopping distance, resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
Improperly inflated tyres can adversely affect vehicle handling or can fail
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident and/or personal injury.
12.4 Tyre Pressure
Proper tyre inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of
your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tyre pressure;
• Safety
WHEELS AND TYRES
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