Tire labeling – HONDA 2006 CR-V - 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.

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.

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

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

Max Press

The maximum air

pressure the tire can hold.

Max Load

The maximum load the

tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.

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.

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 this example:

R

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

215

65

16

98

T

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Maximum Tire Pressure

Maximum Tire Load

Tire Identif ication Number

250

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

215/65R16 98T

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