HONDA 2005 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 220)

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. 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).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
Max Press The maximum air
pressure the tire can hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the following example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark. B97R
FW6X
2202
DOT
R
P
195
60
15
87
H
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Identif ication Number
Tire Labeling
218
P195/60R15 87H
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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