Tire labeling – HONDA 2007 Accord Coupe - 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.

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).

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.

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 maximum load
the tire can carry at
maximum air
pressure.

The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.

Tire type code.

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.

Date of manufacture.

P

R

V

16

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

205

60

91

Max Press

Max Load

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Load

Maximum Tire Pressure

296

P205

/60R16 91V

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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