Aa0707o00236a, Tire labeling – HONDA 2007 Fit - 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.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Max Press
The maximum air
pressure the tire can hold.
Max Load
The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
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 construction code (R
indicates radial).
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire width in millimeters.
Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
Rim diameter in inches.
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 this example:
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.
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
P
195
55
R
15
84
H
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Identif ication Number
236
P195/55R15 84H
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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