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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

   13.  Max.  permissible  infl ation pressure

   14.  SAFETY  WARNING

  P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation 
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and 
load index rating may be different from the example.

  P

    Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated 
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).

   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).

  215

    “215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the 
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger 
the number, the wider the tire.

  65

    “65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.

  R

    “R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.

  15

    “15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.

  95

    “95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire 
can support.