470uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Loading Information LabelMaintenanceTire and Loading Information LabelThe label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loadinginformation.Tire LabelingThe tires that came on your vehicle have anumber of markings. Those you should beaware of are described below.Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.1Tire and Loading Information LabelThe tire and loading information label attached to thedriver’s doorjamb contains:a The number of people your vehicle can carry.b The total weight your vehicle can carry. Do notexceed this weight.c The original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare.d The proper cold tire pressure for front, rear, andspare.LabelExampleExample Tire SizeTireIdentificationNumber (TIN)MaximumTire LoadMaximumTire PressureTire Size■ Tire Sizes1Tire SizesFollowing is an example of tire size with anexplanation of what each component means.P235/60R18 102VP: Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).235: Tire width in millimeters.60: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as apercentage of its width).R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).18: Rim diameter in inches.102: Load index (a numerical code associated withthe maximum load the tire can carry).V: Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating themaximum speed rating).16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 470 ページ ２０１５年３月４日 水曜日 午後２時５９分
