width CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
TIRE MARKINGS
NOTE:
²P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter ªPº
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
²European-Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter9P9is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
²LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters ªLTº that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
²Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.
Tires designed to this standard have the letter ªTº
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
²High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards, and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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Tire Sizing Chart
TIRE SIZING TERMS
Size Designation:
P= Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards
(....blank....(= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards
LT= Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T= Temporary spare tire
31= Overall diameter in inches (in)
215= Section width in millimeters (mm)
65= Aspect ratio in percent (%)
Ð Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5= Section width in inches (in)
R= Construction code
Ð9R9means radial construction
Ð9D9means diagonal or bias construction
15= Rim diameter in inches (in)
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Gear Ratios - 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
First 3.95
Second 2.423
Third 1.486
Fourth 1.00
Fifth 0.833
Reverse 3.147/1.93
Body Specifications
Overall Length 159.8 in (4058 mm)
Maximum Width 69.5 in (1766 mm)
Maximum Width With
Mirrors76.9 in (1954 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe: 51.5 in (1307 mm)
Roadster: 51.8 in (1315 mm)
Front Track 58.8 in (1493 mm)
Rear Track 59.1 in (1502 mm)
Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Front Overhang 32.4 in (822 mm)
Rear Overhang 32.9 in (836 mm)
Front Ground Clearance 5.0 in (127 mm)
Rear Ground Clearance 5.8 in (147 mm)
Turning Radius 32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Weight
Coupe: 3010 lbs (1365 kg)
Roadster: 3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Maximum Vehicle Load 415 lbs (188 kg)
Luggage Capacity
Coupe: 7.7 cu ft (215 l)
Roadster: 6.5 cu ft (190 l) - Top Up
3.6 cu ft (104 l) - Top
Down
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