Tire labeling – HONDA 2005 Insight - 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.

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 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.

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture.

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.

Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).

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

Tire width in millimeters.

Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).

P

R

DOT

B97R

FW6X

2202

165

65

14

78

S

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

198

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

P165/65R14 78S

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