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B. 215: 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. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.

D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 15: 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.
F. 95: Indicates the tire's load

index. It is an index that relates to

how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in

your owner’s manual. If not,

contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.
G. H: Indicates the tire's speed

rating. The speed rating denotes

the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended

periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation

pressure. The tires on your vehicle

may operate at different

conditions for load and inflation

pressure. These speed ratings may

need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from 81 mph (130
km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).
These ratings are listed in the
following chart.

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

Speed rating - mph

(km/h)

Letter
rating

81 mph (130 km/h)

M

87 mph (140 km/h)

N

99 mph (159 km/h)

Q

106 mph (171 km/h)

R

112 mph (180 km/h)

S

118 mph (190 km/h)

T

124 mph (200 km/h)

U

130 mph (210 km/h)

H

149 mph (240 km/h)

V

168 mph (270 km/h)

W

186 mph (299 km/h)

Y

Note: For tires with a maximum
speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers
sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299
km/h), tire manufacturers always
use the letters ZR.

H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN): This begins with

the letters DOT and indicates that
the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers
or letters are the plant code
designating where it was
manufactured, the next two are

215

Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 11-10-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

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