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Tire labeling – Acura 2007 RDX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.

Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).

Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).

Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.

Tire width in millimeters.

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).

Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).

Rim diameter in inches.

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.

Max Load

The maximum load the

tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.

Max Press

The maximum air

pressure the tire can hold.

Date of manufacture.

Tire type code.

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.

R

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

235

55

18

99

V

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Load

Maximum Tire Pressure

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P235/55R18 99V

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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