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Tire Markings

NOTE:

• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based

on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires
have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.

• European — Metric tire sizing is based on

European design standards. Tires designed
to this standard have the tire size molded
into the sidewall beginning with the section
width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire
size designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.

• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is

based on U.S. design standards. The size
designation for LT-Metric tires is the same
as for P-Metric tires except for the letters
“LT” that are molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.

• Temporary spare tires are designed for tem-

porary emergency use only. Temporary high
pressure compact spare tires have the letter
“T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.

• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S.

design standards and it begins with the tire
diameter molded into the sidewall.
Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.

Tire Markings

1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards

Code (TIN)

2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades

SERVICING

AND

MAINTENANCE

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  • 16. • Temporary spare tires are designed for tem- porary emergency use only.
  • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.
  • European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
  • LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.
  • Temporary spare tires are designed for tem- porary emergency use only.
  • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.

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