WHEELS AND TIRES
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tion placard(s) located on the driver's side
B-pillar and in the tire inflation table in this
chapter.
Tire sidewall designations
The following information can be found on a
tire's sidewall.
NOTE
Please be aware that the following tire
designation is an example only and that
this particular tire may not be available on
your vehicle.
Cold tires: The tires are considered to be
cold when they have the same tempera-
ture as the surrounding (ambient) air. This
temperature is normally reached after the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours.
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1. 215: The width of the tire (in millimeters)
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The
larger the number, the wider the tire.
Related information
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its
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width in percent.
3. R: Radial tire (the designation RF and the
symbol indicate that the vehicle is
equipped with optional self-supporting run
flat tires3.
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in
inches).
The vehicle has been certified with certain
combinations of wheels and tires.
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example, a
load index of 95 equals a maximum load
of 1521 lbs (690 kg).
The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:
6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum
speed at which the tire is designed to be
driven for extended periods of time, carry-
ing a permissible load for the vehicle, and
with correct inflation pressure. For exam-
ple, H indicates a speed rating of
The tire designation:
210 km/h (130 mph).
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Self-supporting run flat tires may not be available on all models.
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