Maintenance – KIA Cadenza 2014 User Manual

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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.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.

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 vehicle. The fol-
lowing explains what the letters and
numbers 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.)
P235/65R17 108T

P - Applicable vehicle type (tires

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

235 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

height as a percentage of its
width.

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

108 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.

T - 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:
7.0JX17

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

I030B04JM

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