Dodge 2009 Automobile User Manual


 
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
European-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 letter ЉPЉ is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.
Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
1 U.S. DOT Safety Stan-
dards Code (TIN)
4 Maximum Load
2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure
3 Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
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