Tire labeling – Acura 2008 TSX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.

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).

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.

Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).

Tire width in millimeters.

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).

P

R

V

215

50

17

93

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Tire Labeling

Tire Size

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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(3) Maximum Tire Pressure
(4) Maximum Tire Load

(2) Tire Identification Number (TIN)

(1) Tire Size

P215/50R17 93V

2008 TSX

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