Tire Identification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tire type, size, load index and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the side wall of the tire. Refer to TIRE IDENTIFICATION table to decipher the code. For example purposes, the tire size P225/60 R 16 97 T is used in the chart. An All Season type tire will also have either M + S, M & S or M - S (indicating mud and snow traction) imprinted on the side wall. An Extra or Light Load marking "XL" or "LL" may also be listed on the sidewall. The absence of an "XL" or "LL" marking infers a standard load tire.

TIRE IDENTIFICATION

P	TIRE TYPE (Not present on all tires)	P - Passenger
	-	T - Temporary
	-	C - Commercial
	-	LT - Light Truck
225	SECTIONAL WIDTH	SHOWN IN MILLIMETERS
60	ASPECT RATIO	SECTIONAL HEIGHT divided by SECTIONAL WIDTH (Refer to Aspect Ratio Fig 1.)
R	CONSTRUCTION TYPE	R - RADIAL
	-	B - BIAS BELTED
	-	D - DIAGONAL (BIAS)
16	WHEEL DIAMETER	SHOWN IN INCHES
97	LOAD INDEX	*
T	SPEED RATING	*

NOTE: Consult the tire manufacturer regarding any questions on tire specifications or capabilities.

Fig 1: Tire Aspect Ratio

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SECTIONAL WIDTH

2 - SECTIONAL HEIGHT