P Type Tires- Page 240

describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a United States of
America DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard
certification and in case of a recall.

P Type Tires

P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below.

Note:

Tire size, load index and

speed rating for your vehicle may
be different from the following
example.

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

C D

E

F

G

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P:

 Indicates a tire,

designated by the Tire
and Rim Association, that
may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks.

A

215:

 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.

B

65:

 Indicates the aspect

ratio which gives the tire's
ratio of height to width.

C

R:

 Indicates a radial type

tire.

D

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