height Acura RL 2010 User Guide

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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.
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 identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
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.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
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. This indicates that the
tire meets all
requirements of the U.S.
Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
P
R
V
DOT
245
B97R
45
18 96
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(1)
(3)(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Maximum Tire Load (2)
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P245/45R18 96V
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