Tire labeling – HONDA 2006 Odyssey - 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.

Rim diameter in inches.

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

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

Tire width in millimeters.

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

Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).

The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN.

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

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

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

Max Load

The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.

Max Press

Date of manufacture.

Tire type code.

R

16

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

235

65

103

T

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

Maximum Tire Load

Maximum Tire Pressure

396

235/65R16 103T

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

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