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C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)

at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the

maximum load and tire pressure

when the tire is used as a dual,

defined as four tires on the rear
axle (a total of six or more tires on
the vehicle).

D. Maximum Load Single lb
(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates
the maximum load and tire
pressure when the tire is used as
a single, defined as two tires
(total) on the rear axle.

Information on T Type Tires

T145/80D16 is an example of a

tire size.
Note: The temporary tire size for

your vehicle may be different from

this example. Tire Quality Grades

do not apply to this type of tire.

A

B

C

D

E

E142545

T type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are
described below:
A. T: Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim

Association, that is intended for

temporary service on cars, sport

utility vehicles, minivans and light

trucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.

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