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Maintenance
Tire traction
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.
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.
5,6
7
4
2
Example tire size designation:
3
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
Tire maintenance
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In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer or other
repair shops that use qualified tech-
nicians check the wheel alignment.
Tire sidewall labeling
This
information
identifies
and
P225/55R18 102H
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard 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
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tires have this marking).
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 1. Manufacturer or brand name
from the wheel.
225
- Tire width in millimeters.
55
- Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
18
- Rim diameter in inches.
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