FORD 2015 Transit v.1 - Manual (Page 240)

describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a United States of
America DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard
certification and in case of a recall.
P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below.
Note: Tire size, load index and
speed rating for your vehicle may
be different from the following
example.
H
I
J
K
L
M
A
B
C D
E
F
G
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P: Indicates a tire,
designated by the Tire
and Rim Association, that
may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks.
A
215: 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.
B
65: Indicates the aspect
ratio which gives the tire's
ratio of height to width.
C
R: Indicates a radial type
tire. D
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Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014
Wheels and Tires