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the section width. The letter "P" 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. Temporary
high pressure compact spare tires have
the letter “T” or “S” molded into the side
-
wall 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.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT
P
= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or
"....blank...."
= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT
= Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards, or
T or S
= Temporary spare tire or
31
= Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235, 145
= Section width in millimeters (mm)
65, 85, 80
= Aspect ratio in percent (%)
Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or
10.5
= Section width in inches (in)
R
= Construction code
"R" means radial construction, or
"D" means diagonal or bias construction
15, 16, 18
= Rim diameter in inches (in)
Service Description:
95
= Load Index
A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
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