Tire labeling – HONDA 2007 Element - 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. 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).

The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.

The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.

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. The 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

R

16

DOT

B97R

FW6X
2202

Max Press

Max Load

215
70

99

S

Tire Labeling

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Pressure

Maximum Tire Load

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P215/70R16 99S

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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