Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (except Canada)

qInformation on Temporary Tires

Please refer to the sample below.

1.Temporary tires

2.Nominal width of tire in millimeters

3.Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)

4.Diagonal

5.Rim diameter code

6.Load index & speed symbol

T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.

T

Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).

115

115is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.

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