2005 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Coupe - Page 334

334 MAINTENANCE Size Designation EXAMPLE : P215/65R15 P 215 65 R 15 NOTE • European/Japanese metric tire sizing is based on European/Japanese design standards. Tires designed to these standards have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ''P'' is absent from this tire size designation. Example 215/65R15 96H. • LT (Light Truck) -metric tire sizing is based on U.S.A. design standards. The size designation for LT-metric tires is the same as for P-metric tires except for the Passenger car tire size based on U.S.A. design standards Section width in millimeters (mm) Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section height section width of tire. Construction code •''R'' means radial construction. •''D'' means diagonal of bias construction. Rim diameter in inches (in) letters ''LT'' that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example LT235/85R16. • 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 designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. Service Description EXAMPLE: 95H 95 Load index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H Speed symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits).