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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the
jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that show
jacking locations. However, a floor jack or frame
hoist must never be used on any other parts of the
underbody.
TIRES
T
IRE
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
Tire Markings
NOTE:
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is
based on US 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
designed to this standard have the tire
size molded into the sidewall begin
-
ning with the section width. The letter
"P" is absent from this tire size desig
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nation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is
based on US 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
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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
US design standards and it begins
with the tire diameter molded into the
sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the
differential housing of a loaded truck or damage
to your vehicle may result.
1 — US DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
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