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Rim:
The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a
tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated.
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE
SIDEWALL
Federal law requires tire manufacturer’s 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 than 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.
2004 04- Mustang
(mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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