Tire Identification
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 to decipher the code. An All Season type tire will also have either M + S, M AND 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.
For example purposes, tire size P225/60 R 16 97 T is used in the Tire Identification chart. P stands for Passenger tire. Sectional width (1) is 225mm. Sectional height (2) is 60 percent of sectional width. R represents Radial construction. 16 is the wheel diameter in inches. 97 T is the tire manufacturers load and speed ratings.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
| Reading Tire Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SHOWN IN PERCENTAGE |
| R | CONSTRUCTION TYPE | R - RADIAL |
| B - BIAS BELTED | ||
| D - DIAGONAL (BIAS) | ||
| 16 | WHEEL DIAMETER | SHOWN IN INCHES |
| 97 | LOAD INDEX | * |
| T | SPEED RATING | * |
| * Consult the tire manufacturer regarding any questions on tire specifications or capabilities. | ||