numbers imprinted on the side wall of the tire. Refer to the Tire Identification
chart to decipher the code. For example purposes, the tire size P225/60 R 16 97 T
is used in the chart. An All Season type tire will also have either M + S, M AND
S, or M - S (indicating mud and snow traction) imprinted on the side wall. An
Extra or Light Load marking "XL" or "LL" may also be listed on the sidewall.
The absence of an "XL" or "LL" marking infers a standard load tire.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 28: Tire Aspect Ratio
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Reading Tire Codes
P
TIRE TYPE (Not present on
all tires)
P - Passenger
T - Temporary
C - Commercial
LT - Light Truck
225
SECTIONAL WIDTH
SHOWN IN
MILLIMETERS
60
ASPECT RATIO
SHOWN IN
PERCENTAGE*
R
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
R - RADIAL
B - BIAS BELTED
D - DIAGONAL (BIAS)
16
WHEEL DIAMETER
SHOWN IN INCHES
97
LOAD INDEX
**
T
SPEED RATING
**
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
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