HONDA S2000 - Manual (Page 244)

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
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.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
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.
R
DOT
B97R
17
215
45
87
W
Tire Labeling
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN)
Tire Size
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Tire Labeling Example
(1)
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(1)
(2)
(3)
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(1) Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
215/45R17 87W