Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015, Operating Information Manual

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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
•
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric
tires have the letter “P” molded into the
sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.
•
European — Metric tire sizing is based on
European design standards. Tires de-
signed to this standard have the tire size
molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter
ⴖ
P
ⴖ
is absent
from this tire size designation. Example:
215/65R15 96H.
•
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards. The size
designation for LT-Metric tires is the same
as for P-Metric tires except for the letters
“LT” that are molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation. Example:
LT235/85R16.
•
Temporary spare tires are designed for
temporary emergency use only. Tempo-
rary high pressure compact spare tires
have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the
sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
•
High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards and it begins with the
tire diameter molded into the sidewall.
Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
1 — U.S. DOT Safety
Standards Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Trac-
tion and Temperature
Grades
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