Tire Markings

Tire Markings

1. 1
   U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Standards Code (TIN)
2. 2
   Size Designation
3. 3
   Service Description
4. 4
   Maximum Load
5. 5
   Maximum Pressure
6. 6
   Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades

NOTE:

• P (Passenger) - Metric tire size is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" molded on the sidewall before the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European metric tire size is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall starting with the width section. The letter "P" is not present on this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire size is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires, except the letters "LT" are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are intended for temporary emergency use only. Temporary compact high-pressure spare tires have the letter "T" or "S" molded on the sidewall before the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
• Off-road tire size is based on U.S. design standards, and begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5R15 LT.