NISSAN 2015 LEAF - Owner's Manual User Manual

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3. Two-digit number (60): This number,

known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
5. Two-digit number (16): This number is

the wheel or rim diameter in inches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This

number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not find
this information on all tires because it
is not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not

drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.

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TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-

ment of Transportation”. The symbol
can be placed above, below or to the
left or right of the Tire Identification
Number.

2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identi-

fication mark

3. Two-digit code: Tire size

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code

(Optional)

5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6. Four numbers represent the week and

year the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 3103 means the 31st week
of 2003. If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of the
tire.

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Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

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Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure

This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure.

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Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can

Example

8-30

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