HONDA 2007 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 289)

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 maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
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. Below 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.
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.
Date of manufacture.
Tire type code.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
P
55
R
16
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
Max Press
Max Load
205
89
H
Tire Labeling
Tire Identif ication Number
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load Tire Size
286
P205/55R16 89H
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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