Acura 2007 TL - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 345)

Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
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. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
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. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Date of manufacture.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Max Press The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
P
R
DOT
2202
17
235
45
93
W
OBGN
PVC
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identif ication Number
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
342
P235/45R17 93W
DOT OBGN PVC 2202
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