P-Metric Sized Tires Description
The tire sidewall has a coded marking system, which provides information about the tire.
| Tire Marking Example: | ||
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| P 245 50 R 16 95 S | ||
| P | Passenger Vehicle Designation | |
| 245 | Section Width in mm (245 mm) |
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| 50 | Aspect Ratio % (Section Height to Section Width) (50 = 50%) |
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| R | tire Construction (R = Radial) |
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| 16 | Rim Diameter in inches (16 = 16") |
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| C |
NOTE:
Some European and Japanese light truck tires use C instead of LT for the same purpose. Service Application Code(C or LT = Light Truck or Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicle) |
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| 95 | Max Load Index | 91 = 615 kg |
| 92 = 630 kg | ||
| 93 = 650 kg | ||
| 94 = 670 kg | ||
| 95 = 690 kg | ||
| 96 = 710 kg | ||
| 97 = 730 kg | ||
| 99 = 775 kg | ||
| 104 = 900 kg | ||
| 106 = 950 kg | ||
| S | Speed Rating | R = 170 km/h |
| S = 180 km/h | ||
| H = 210 km/h | ||
| V = 240 km/h | ||
| W = 270 km/h | ||