2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 216

Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below. Tire Size 15 87 Rim diameter in inches. Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry). Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating). FW6X 2202 Tire type code. Date of manufacture. Maximum Tire Pressure Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means. P195/60R15 87H P 195 60 Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle). Tire width in millimeters. Aspect ratio (the tire's section height as a percentage of its width). H Max Press The maximum air pressure the tire can hold. Maximum Tire Load Tire Identification Number Tire Identification Number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example TIN. DOT B97R FW6X 2202 DOT This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer's identification mark. Max Load The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure. B97R R Tire construction code (R indicates radial). 218