2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual - Page 301

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ЉPЉ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H. • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter "T" or "S" molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. 5 1 - U.S. DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN) 2 - Size Designation 3 - Service Description 4 - Maximum Load 5 - Maximum Pressure 6 - Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades CAUTION! Do not use two different size tires on the rear wheels, as this can result in rear axle damage.