HONDA 2008 Civic Hybrid - Manual (Page 275)

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.
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).
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).
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Max Press The maximum air
pressure the tire can
hold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
Year
Week
P
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
S
195
65
15
89
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Load
Maximum Tire Pressure
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P195/65R15 89S
2008 Civic Hybrid
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