2009 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 460

Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below. TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE (1) Tire Size Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. The following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means. P255/55R18 104H P － Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle). 104 － Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry). H － Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating). Tire Identification Number (TIN) 255 － Tire width in millimeters. 55 － Aspect ratio (the tire's section height as a percentage of its width). (1) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (3) (2) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire. DOT B97R FW6X 2202 DOT － This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. B97R － Manufacturer's identification mark. R － Tire construction code (R indicates radial). Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) MaximumTire Pressure MaximumTire Load 18 － Rim diameter in inches. 456 2009 MDX