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Wheels and tires – FORD 2015 Focus User Manual

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E142545

A. T: Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim

Association, that is intended for
temporary service on cars,

sport-utility vehicles, minivans and

light trucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the

number, the wider the tire.
C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.

D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim

diameter in inches. If you change

your wheel size, you will have to

purchase new tires to match the

new wheel diameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver door.

Inflating Your Tires

Safe operation of your vehicle

requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that

a tire can lose up to half of its air

pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check

your tires. If one looks lower than

the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and

adjust if required.
At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and

check the tire pressure with a tire

gauge (including spare, if

equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended

by Ford Motor Company.

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