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TIRE SIZING TERMS
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= Load Index
— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H
= Speed Symbol
— A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load
index under certain operating conditions
— The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified
operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
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= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire
Extra Load (XL)
= Extra load (or reinforced) tire
Light Load
= Light load tire
C, D, E
= Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load
— Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure
— Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls
will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side
STARTING AND OPERATING
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