Information on “T” type tires
“T” type tires have some additional
information beyond those of “P”
type tires; these differences are
described below:
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.
Note:
The temporary tire size for
your vehicle may be different from
this example.
1.
T:
Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA), that is
intended for temporary service on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light
trucks.
2.
145:
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.
80:
Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.
4.
D:
Indicates a “diagonal” type tire.
R:
Indicates a “radial” type tire.
5.
16:
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.
Location of the tire label
You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and
other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the
Vehicle
loading — with and without a trailer
section.
2005 Mercury Mariner
(mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English
(fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
159
