HONDA 2008 Civic Sedan - Manual (Page 300)

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below 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).
Year
Week
P
55
R
16
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
205
89
H
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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Tire Size
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
(3)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(4)
DOT B97R FW6X 2202 P205/55R16 89H
2008 Civic Sedan
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