HONDA 2012 Accord Crosstour - Manual (Page 410)

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are
described below.
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.
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
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).
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
R
DOT 225
60
18
H
100
AP14
Tire Labeling
Tire Size Tire Identif ication Number (TIN)
406
(3)
(4)
Tire Labeling Example
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
DOT AP14 002X 2202 225/60R18 100H
T
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chnical
Inf
or
mat
ion
Week
Date of manufacture.
Year
Tire type code.
2202
002X
2012 Crosstour