Tire labeling – HONDA 2013 Ridgeline 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).

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.

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).

R

65

245

P

17

105

T

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

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Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire Size

Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load

P245/65R17 105T

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