2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 600

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects First, the number designation is its load index. Second, the letter designation indicates the tire's speed rating. Example: scribing a tire's capability to travel at established and predetermined speeds. For example, "H" means 130 mph (210 km/h) P 225 / 60 R 16 97 H Size designation (6) (7) " Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not (7) Load Index: A numerical code which specifies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maximum inflation pressure. For example, "97" means 1,609 lbs (730 kg), "90" means 1,323 lbs (600 kg), "89" means 1,278 lbs (580 kg) to the vehicle. Putting a speed rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be operated at the tire's rated speed. " The speed rating is void if the tires are worn out, damaged, repaired, retreaded, or otherwise altered from their original condition. If tires are repaired, retreaded, or otherwise altered, they may not be suitable for original equipment tire designed loads and speeds. ! Tire Identification Number (TIN) Load indices apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be loaded up to the tire's rated load. (8) Speed Rating: An alphabetical system de- Tire Identification Number (TIN) is marked on the intended outboard sidewall. The TIN is composed of four groups. Here is a brief review of the TIN with a breakdown of its individual elements. - CONTINUED - 13-3