Maintenance
Tire maintenance
2.Tire size designation
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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.
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
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4
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Example tire size designation:
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(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
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I030B04JM
Tire sidewall labeling
Tire traction
Federal law requires tire manufactur- P185/65R14 86H
ers to place standardized information
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
on the sidewall of all tires. This infor-
mation identifies and describes the
fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides the tire identifi-
cation number (TIN) for safety stan-
dard certification. The TIN can be
used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
185
- Tire width in millimeters.
65
- Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
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Manufacturer or brand name
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
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- Rim diameter in inches.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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