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 "P" is ab-
sent from this tire size designation
.
Ex-
ample: 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 sidewall pre-
ceding 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 Desig-
nation
5 — Maximum
Pressure
3 — Service
Description
6 — Treadwear,
Traction and
Temperature
Grades
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