Maintenance
Example tire size designation:
Wheel size designation
Tire speed ratings
(These numbers are provided as an Wheels are also marked with impor- The chart below lists many of the dif-
example only; your tire size designa- tant information that you need if you ferent speed ratings currently being
tor could vary depending on your ever have to replace one. The follow- used for passenger cars. The speed
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ing explains what the letters and rating is part of the tire size designa-
numbers in the wheel size designa- tion on the sidewall of the tire. This
P215/65R16 96T
tion mean.
symbol corresponds to that tire's
designed maximum safe operating
speed.
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are Example wheel size designation:
intended for use on passenger 6.5 J×16
cars or light trucks; however, not
Speed
Rating
Maximum Speed
all tires have this marking).
Symbol
6.5
- Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
- Rim diameter in inches.
215
- Tire width in millimeters.
S
T
H
V
Z
180 km/h (112 mph)
190 km/h (118 mph)
65
- Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
16
210 km/h (130 mph)
240 km/h (149 mph)
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
96
- Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
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