12-2
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(C):R
This is the tyre Construction Code. The ‘R’ stands for Radial.
(D):14 (Two-digit number):
This number is the wheel or rim diameter
in inches.
(E):86(Two or three digit number):
This number is the tyres load index.
It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can support.
(F): T
tyre speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the vehicle
faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
speed at which a tyre is designed to be driven for extended periods
of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure.
The ‘H’ stands for MRF. The ‘T’ stands for Bridgestone.
12.2.1 Speed Rating
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
SPEED SYMBOL
MAX SPEED
CAPABILITY
KM/HR
KM/HR
L
120
T
190
M
130
U
200
N
140
H
210
P
150
V
240
Q
160
W
270
R
170
Y
300
S
180
Z
240+
12.3 Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)
The tyre Label (Vehicle Placard) is located on the driver door B pillar
inner edge/face. This placard gives you important information
about the tyre size designed for your vehicle, and the tyre inflation
pressures for the front and rear tyres.
Tyre Size
Tyre Pressure — Bar (psi)
Front
Rear
185/65 R14
Laden
2.2 (32)
2.2 (32)
Unladen
2.2 (32)
2.2 (32)
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can cause tyre failure,
affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance,
resulting in an accident and/or personal injury.
Improperly inflated tyres can adversely affect vehicle handling
or can fail unexpectedly, resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
12.4 Tyre Pressure
Proper Tyre inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are
affected by improper tyre pressure;
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Safety
WHEELS AND TYRES
