Wheels and tires – FORD 2015 Mustang User Manual

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T type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are
described below:
A. T: Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim

Association, that is intended for

temporary service on cars, sport

utility vehicles, minivans and light

trucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.

C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width. Numbers of 70 or

lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label

containing tire inflation pressure

by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar

or the edge of the driver’s door.

Inflating Your Tires

Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are

properly inflated. Remember that

a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than

the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and

adjust if required.
At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.

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