Tire labeling – HONDA 2010 Insight User Manual

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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.

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.

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

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.

Manufacturer’s
identification mark.

R

DOT

2202

S

65

15

175

84

EUYU

2KNR

Tire Labeling

Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number (TIN)

Maximum Tire Load

Maximum Tire Pressure

422

DOT EUYU 2KNR 2202

175/65R15 84S

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