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SDI1606 Example T i r e s i z e ( e x a m p l e : P215/60R16 94H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires have this informa- tion.) 2. Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in milli- meters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. 3. Two-digit number (60): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: The “R” stands for radial. number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This number is the tire’s load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support. You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law. 7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than the tire speed rating. JVM0694X Example TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De- partment of Transportation”. The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark Do-it-yourself 8-33 |