Tire Sidewall Markings

What does the number '245' represent in the tire size '245/45R18'?

• The section width of the tire in millimeters

• The aspect ratio or sidewall height of the tire

• The rim size in inches

• The maximum load carrying capacity of the tire

What does the 'R' stand for in the tire size '245/45R18'?

• Radio construction

• Rim diameter in inches

• Rim width in millimeters

• Rim material composition

What does the '18' represent in the tire size '245/45R18'?

• The section width of the tire in millimeters

• The aspect ratio or sidewall height of the tire

• The rim size in inches

• The maximum load carrying capacity of the tire

What information does the service description provide on a tire?

• The manufacturer and production year

• The maximum load carrying capacity and speed rating

• The tire width and aspect ratio

• The tire section width and rim diameter

What does the '0 8' represent in the DOT number 'CM0 814'?

• The manufacturer or plant where the tire was built

• The week that the tire was built

• The year that the tire was built

• The tire model or series

What does the '119' represent in the service index '119/116R'?

• The maximum load carrying capacity of the tire

• The maximum speed rating of the tire

• The tire width in millimeters

• The aspect ratio or sidewall height of the tire

What does the '10 PR' represent in the tire size '245/45R18 119/116R 10 PR'?

• The tire's performance rating

• The tire's load index

• The tire's aspect ratio

• The tire's construction type

What does the 'LT' stand for in the tire size 'LT245/70R17'?

• Light truck rating

• Load range e

• Low traction

• Large tire

What does the '37' represent in the tire size '37x12.5R20 LT'?

• The tire's aspect ratio

• The tire's section width in millimeters

• The tire's overall diameter in inches

• The tire's rim diameter in inches

What does the 'Q' represent in the service description '126Q'?

• The maximum load carrying capacity of the tire

• The maximum speed rating of the tire

• The tire's aspect ratio

• The tire's construction type