Information on “P” type tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading; INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL- Page 135

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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Federal law requires 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.

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  • 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.