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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to

place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of

the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for

safety standard certification and in case of a recall.

Information on “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 that

the tire size, load index and speed

rating for your vehicle may be

different from this example.)

1.

P:

Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that may be used for

service on cars, SUVs, minivans

and light trucks.

Note:

If your tire size does not

begin with a letter this may mean it

is designated by either ETRTO

(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire

Manufacturing Association).

2.

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.

3.

65:

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

width.

4.

R:

Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5.

15:

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.

6.

95:

Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how

much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your

Owner’s Guide.

If not, contact a local tire dealer.

Note:

You may not find this information on all tires because it is not

required by federal law.

2007 B-Series (mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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Lists of information found in 2007 Mazda B2300 Truck Mazda B Series Owners Manual - Page 123

  • 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.
  • 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
  • 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width.
  • 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.
  • 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
  • 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index.

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