Acura 2005 NSX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 208)

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).
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the following example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
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.
Max Press The maximum air
pressure the tire can hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
215
40
17
83
Y
Tire Identif ication Number
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Labeling
206
215/40R17 83Y
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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