Lifetime 65004 - Manual (Page 52)

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ratio of height to width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall for
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Nominal width of
tire in millimeters
Radial
Ratio of height to
width (aspect ratio)
Max.
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Passenger
car tire
Treadwear, traction
and temperature grades
Max. load rating
Tire ply
composition
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Sever snow
conditions
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Load index &
speed symbol
Rim diameter
code