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Tire labeling – Acura 2004 MDX - 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.

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.

Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. 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).

P

225

55

R

94

V

16

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Technical Inf ormation

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DOT B97R FW6X 2202

P225/55R16 94V

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