Maintenance
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires Example wheel size designation:
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
6.0
J x 15
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
6.0
- Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
195
- Tire width in millimeters.
15
- Rim diameter in inches.
60
- Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
Tire speed ratings
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
- Load Index, a numerical code being used for passenger car. The
speed rating symbol is part of the tire
size designation on the sidewall of
15
87
- Rim diameter in inches.
1LDN7044
Tire size designation
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the the tire. This symbol corresponds to
speed rating chart in this section
that tire's designed maximum safe
for additional information.
operating speed.
Speed
Wheel size designation
Rating
Maximum Speed
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Symbol
Example tire size designation:
S
T
H
V
Z
180 km/h (112 mph)
190 km/h (118 mph)
P195/60 R15 87H
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
210 km/h (130 mph)
240 km/h (149 mph)
Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
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