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Customer Information and Reporting Safety DefectsTire Information (U.S.A.)11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades12. Max. permissible inflation pressure13. SAFETY WARNINGP215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanationof the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size andload index rating may be different from the example.PIndicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designatedby the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).NOTEIf your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by eitherETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan TireManufacturing Association).215“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives thewidth in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the largerthe number, the wider the tire.65“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.R“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.15“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.95“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight eachtire can support.9-22