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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.)
A.
P:
Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim
Association, that may be used for service on cars,
sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks.
Note:
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this
may mean it is designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical Organization or the Japan
Tire Manufacturing Association.
B.
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.
C.
65:
Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
D.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E.
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.
F.
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 manual.
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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