height Acura RDX 2007 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.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). 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. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means. 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. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure. Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Date of manuf acture.
Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
R DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
235
55
18 99
V
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire L oad
Maximum T ire Pressure
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P235/55R18 99V
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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