HONDA 2003 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 295)

Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
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 tires that came on your car have
a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described
below.
Car type (P indicates
passenger car).
Date of manufacture.
Tire type code.
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.
P
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
185
70
14
87
S
Technical Inf ormation
Tire Information
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identif ication Number
292
P185/70R14 87S
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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