Information on “T” type tires; Location of the tire label; 2006 Five Hundred- Page 162

2003 Ford Mustang User Manual

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Information on “T” type tires

“T” type tires have some additional
information beyond those of “P”
type tires; these differences are
described below:

T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.

Note:

The temporary tire size for

your vehicle may be different from
this example.

1.

T:

Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA), that is
intended for temporary service on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light
trucks.

2.

145:

Indicates the nominal width

of the tire in millimeters from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the
wider the tire.

3.

80:

Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to

width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.

4.

D:

Indicates a “diagonal” type tire.

R:

Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5.

16:

Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your

wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.

Location of the tire label

You will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size
and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of
the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the

Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer

section.

2006 Five Hundred

(500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

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  • 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.
  • 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
  • 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width.
  • 4. D: Indicates a “diagonal” type tire.
  • 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches.