Tire labeling – HONDA 2007 S2000 - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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. The following is an
example of tire size with an
explanation of what each component
means.

Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).

Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).

Rim diameter in inches.

Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).

Tire width in millimeters.

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.

Max Load

The maximum load the

tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.

Max Press

The maximum air

pressure the tire can hold.

Date of manufacture.

This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

Tire type code.

R

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

245

40

17

91

W

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Load

Maximum Tire Pressure

206

245/40R17 91W

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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