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The tyre sidewall has a coded marking system, which provides information about the tyre.
Tyre Marking Example: | ||
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P 245 50 R 16 95 S | ||
P | Passenger Vehicle Designation | |
245 | Section Width in mm (245 mm) | |
50 | Aspect Ratio % (Section Height to Section Width) (50 = 50%) | |
R | Tyre Construction (R = Radial) | |
16 | Rim Diameter in inches (16 = 16") | |
95 | Max Load Index | 91 = 615 kg |
92 = 630 kg | ||
93 = 650 kg | ||
94 = 670 kg | ||
95 = 690 kg | ||
96 = 710 kg | ||
97 = 730 kg | ||
99 = 775 kg | ||
104 = 900 kg | ||
106 = 950 kg | ||
S | Speed Rating | R = 170 km/h |
S = 180 km/h | ||
H = 210 km/h | ||
V = 240 km/h | ||
W = 270 km/h | ||
Most P-metric tyre sizes do not have exact corresponding alphanumeric tyre sizes. Replacement tyres should be of the same tyre performance criteria TPC specification number including the same size, the same load range, and the same construction as those originally installed on the vehicle.
Consult a tyre dealer if you must replace the P-metric tyre with other sizes. Tyre companies can best recommend the closest match of alphanumeric to P-metric sizes within their own tyre lines.
The above illustration may not correspond with your vehicle, but is meant as an example.
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