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CONSUMER INFORMATION AND REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
13-1. FOR U. S. A. s13aa
The following information has been compiled according to Code of Federal Regulations“ Title 49, Part 575”.
13-2. TIRE INFORMATION s13ab
TIRE LABELING s13ab01
Many markings( e. g. Tire size, Tire Identification Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers. These marking can provide you with useful information on the tire.
Tire size s13ab0101
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire size. It is important to understand the sizing system in selecting the proper tire for your vehicles. Here is a brief review of the tire sizing system with a breakdown of its individual elements.
P Metric s13ab0104
With the P-Metric system, Section Width is measured in millimeters. To convert millimeters into inches, divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio( Section Height divided by Section Width) helps provide more dimensional information about the tire size.
Example:
ZOM0243
( 1) P = Certain tire type used on light duty vehicles such as passenger cars
( 2) Section Width in millimeters
( 3) Aspect Ratio(= section height 7 section width).
( 4) R = Radial Construction