HONDA 2003 Element - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 314)

Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
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).
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Rim diameter in inches.
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.
P
R
16
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
215
70
99
S
Technical Inf ormation
Tire Information
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identif ication Number
310
P215/70R16 99S
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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