Maintenance – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

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G201000AUN

Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.

G201001AUN

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.

G201002AMG

2. Tire size designation

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P215/50R17 95H

P - Applicable vehicle type (tires

marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).

215 - Tire width in millimeters.
50 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

height as a percentage of its
width.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).
17 - Rim diameter in inches.

95 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.

Wheel size designation

Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.

Example wheel size designation:
6.5JX17

6.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
17 - Rim diameter in inches.

I030B04JM

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