Acura 2007 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 454)

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below. Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The following is an
example of tire size with an
explanation of what each component
means.
Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Tire type code.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Date of manufacture.
Max Press The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
P
55
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
255
18
104
H
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identif ication Number
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
450
P255/55R18 104H
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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