Tire labeling – HONDA 2007 Ridgeline - 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.

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.

Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).

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

Tire width in millimeters.

Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture.

The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.

Max Press

Max Load

The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.

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.

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

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

R

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

65

245

P

17

105

S

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Pressure

Maximum Tire Load

306

P245/65R17 105S

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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