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    							describes the fundamental
    characteristics of the tire and also
    provides a U.S. DOT Tire
    Identification Number for safety
    standard certification and in case
    of a recall.
    Information on P Type Tires
    P215/65R15 95H is an example of
    a tire size, load index and speed
    rating. The definitions of these
    items are listed below. (Note that
    the tire size, load index and speed
    rating for your vehicle may be
    different from this example.) A.
    P: Indicates a tire, designated
    by the Tire and Rim Association,
    that may be used for service on
    cars, sport utility vehicles,
    minivans and light trucks. Note:
     If
    your tire size does not begin with
    a letter this may mean it is
    designated by either the European
    Tire and Rim Technical
    Organization or the Japan Tire
    Manufacturing Association.
    B. 215:
     Indicates the nominal
    width of the tire in millimeters
    from sidewall edge to sidewall
    edge. In general, the larger the
    number, the wider the tire.
    C. 65:
     Indicates the aspect ratio
    which gives the tire's ratio of
    height to width.
    D. R:
     Indicates a radial type tire.
    E. 15:
     Indicates the wheel or rim
    diameter in inches. If you change
    your wheel size, you will have to
    purchase new tires to match the
    new wheel diameter.
    F. 95:
     Indicates the tire's load
    index. It is an index that relates to
    how much weight a tire can carry.
    You may find this information in
    your owner ’s manual. If not,
    contact a local tire dealer.
    Note: You may not find this
    information on all tires because it
    is not required by federal law.
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    H: Indicates the tire's speed
    rating. The speed rating denotes
    the speed at which a tire is
    designed to be driven for extended
    periods of time under a standard
    condition of load and inflation
    pressure. The tires on your vehicle
    may operate at different
    conditions for load and inflation
    pressure. These speed ratings may
    need to be adjusted for the
    difference in conditions. The
    ratings range from 81 mph (130
    km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).
    These ratings are listed in the
    following chart.
    Note: You may not find this
    information on all tires because it
    is not required by federal law. mph ( km/h)
    Letter
    rating
    81 mph (130 km/h)
    M
    87 mph (140 km/h)
    N
    99 mph (159 km/h)
    Q
    106 mph (171 km/h)
    R
    112 mph (180 km/h)
    S
    118 mph (190 km/h)
    T
    124 mph (200 km/h)
    U
    130 mph (210 km/h)
    H
    149 mph (240 km/h)
    V mph ( km/h)
    Letter
    rating
    168 mph (270 km/h)
    W
    186 mph (299 km/h)
    Y
    Note: For tires with a maximum
    speed capability over 149 mph
    (240 km/h), tire manufacturers
    sometimes use the letters ZR. For
    those with a maximum speed
    capability over 186 mph (299
    km/h), tire manufacturers always
    use the letters ZR.
    H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
    Number (TIN):
     This begins with
    the letters DOT and indicates that
    the tire meets all federal
    standards. The next two numbers
    or letters are the plant code
    designating where it was
    manufactured, the next two are
    the tire size code and the last four
    numbers represent the week and
    year the tire was built. For
    example, the numbers 317 mean
    the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
    the numbers go to four digits. For
    example, 2501 means the 25th
    week of 2001. The numbers in
    between are identification codes
    used for traceability. This
    information is used to contact
    customers if a tire defect requires
    a recall.
    I. M+S or M/S:
     Mud and Snow, or
    AT:
     All Terrain, or
    AS:
     All Season.
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    Tire Ply Composition and
    Material Used: Indicates the
    number of plies or the number of
    layers of rubber-coated fabric in
    the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
    manufacturers also must indicate
    the ply materials in the tire and the
    sidewall, which include steel,
    nylon, polyester, and others.
    K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
    maximum load in kilograms and
    pounds that can be carried by the
    tire. Refer to the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label
    (affixed to either the door hinge
    pillar, door-latch post, or the door
    edge that meets the door-latch
    post, next to the driver's seating
    position), for the correct tire
    pressure for your vehicle.
    L. Treadwear, Traction and
    Temperature Grades:
    *Treadwear The treadwear grade
    is a comparative rating based on
    the wear rate of the tire when
    tested under controlled conditions
    on a specified government test
    course. For example, a tire graded
    150 would wear one and one-half
    times as well on the government
    course as a tire graded 100. *Traction: The traction grades,
    from highest to lowest are AA, A,
    B, and C. The grades represent the
    tire's ability to stop on wet
    pavement as measured under
    controlled conditions on specified
    government test surfaces of
    asphalt and concrete. A tire
    marked C may have poor traction
    performance.
    *
    Temperature: The temperature
    grades are A (the highest), B and
    C, representing the tire's
    resistance to the generation of
    heat and its ability to dissipate
    heat when tested under controlled
    conditions on a specified indoor
    laboratory test wheel.
    M. Maximum Inflation
    Pressure:
     Indicates the tire
    manufacturers' maximum
    permissible pressure or the
    pressure at which the maximum
    load can be carried by the tire. This
    pressure is normally higher than
    the vehicle manufacturer's
    recommended cold inflation
    pressure which can be found on
    the Safety Compliance
    Certification Label (affixed to
    either the door hinge pillar,
    door-latch post, or the door edge
    that meets the door-latch post,
    next to the driver's seating
    position), or Tire Label which is
    located on the B-Pillar or the edge
    of the driver ’s door. The cold
    inflation pressure should never be
    set lower than the recommended
    pressure on the vehicle label.
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    							The tire suppliers may have
    additional markings, notes or
    warnings such as standard load,
    radial tubeless, etc.
    Additional Information
    Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    for LT Type Tires
    Note:
    Tire Quality Grades do not
    apply to this type of tire. LT type tires have some additional
    information beyond those of P
    type tires; these differences are
    described below.
    A.
    LT: Indicates a tire, designated
    by the Tire and Rim Association,
    that is intended for service on light
    trucks.
    B. Load Range and Load
    Inflation Limits:
     Indicates the
    tire's load-carrying capabilities
    and its inflation limits. C.
    Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)
    at psi (kPa) cold:
     Indicates the
    maximum load and tire pressure
    when the tire is used as a dual;
    defined as four tires on the rear
    axle (a total of six or more tires on
    the vehicle).
    D. Maximum Load Single lb
    (kg) at psi (kPa) cold:
     Indicates
    the maximum load and tire
    pressure when the tire is used as
    a single; defined as two tires
    (total) on the rear axle.
    Information on T Type Tires
    T145/80D16 is an example of a
    tire size.
    Note: The temporary tire size for
    your vehicle may be different from
    this example. Tire Quality Grades
    do not apply to this type of tire.
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    							T type tires have some additional
    information beyond those of P
    type tires; these differences are
    described below:
    A.
    T: Indicates a type of tire,
    designated by the Tire and Rim
    Association, that is intended for
    temporary service on cars, sport
    utility vehicles, minivans and light
    trucks.
    B. 145:
     Indicates the nominal
    width of the tire in millimeters
    from sidewall edge to sidewall
    edge. In general, the larger the
    number, the wider the tire. C.
    80:
     Indicates the aspect ratio
    which gives the tire's ratio of
    height to width. Numbers of 70 or
    lower indicate a short sidewall.
    D. D:
     Indicates a diagonal type tire.
    R:
     Indicates a radial type tire.
    E. 16:
     Indicates the wheel or rim
    diameter in inches. If you change
    your wheel size, you will have to
    purchase new tires to match the
    new wheel diameter.
    Location of the Tire Label
    You will find a Tire Label
    containing tire inflation pressure
    by tire size and other important
    information located on the B-Pillar
    or the edge of the driver ’s door.
    Inflating Your Tires
    Safe operation of your vehicle
    requires that your tires are
    properly inflated. Remember that
    a tire can lose up to half of its air
    pressure without appearing flat.
    Every day before you drive, check
    your tires. If one looks lower than
    the others, use a tire gauge to
    check pressure of all tires and
    adjust if required.
    At least once a month and before
    long trips, inspect each tire and
    check the tire pressure with a tire
    gauge (including spare, if
    equipped). Inflate all tires to the
    inflation pressure recommended
    by Ford Motor Company.
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    							You are strongly urged to buy a
    reliable tire pressure gauge, as
    automatic service station gauges
    may be inaccurate. Ford
    recommends the use of a digital
    or dial-type tire pressure gauge
    rather than a stick-type tire
    pressure gauge.
    Use the recommended cold
    inflation pressure for optimum tire
    performance and wear.
    Under-inflation or over-inflation
    may cause uneven treadwear
    patterns
    WARNING
    Under-inflation is the most
    common cause of tire failures
    and may result in severe tire
    cracking, tread separation or
    blowout, with unexpected loss of
    vehicle control and increased risk
    of injury. Under-inflation increases
    sidewall flexing and rolling
    resistance, resulting in heat
    buildup and internal damage to
    the tire. It also may result in
    unnecessary tire stress, irregular
    wear, loss of vehicle control and
    accidents. A tire can lose up to
    half of its air pressure and not
    appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
    Ford recommended inflation
    pressure even if it is less than the
    maximum inflation pressure
    information found on the tire. The
    Ford recommended tire inflation
    pressure is found on the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge
    pillar, door-latch post, or the door
    edge that meets the door-latch
    post, next to the driver's seating
    position), or Tire Label which is
    located on the B-Pillar or the edge
    of the driver
    ’s door. Failure to
    follow the tire pressure
    recommendations can cause
    uneven treadwear patterns and
    adversely affect the way your
    vehicle handles
    Maximum Inflation Pressure is
    the tire manufacturer's maximum
    permissible pressure and the
    pressure at which the maximum
    load can be carried by the tire. This
    pressure is normally higher than
    the manufacturer ’s recommended
    cold inflation pressure which can
    be found on the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label
    (affixed to either the door hinge
    pillar, door-latch post, or the door
    edge that meets the door-latch
    post, next to the driver's seating
    position), or Tire Label which is
    located on the B-Pillar or the edge
    of the driver ’s door. The cold
    inflation pressure should never be
    set lower than the recommended
    pressure on the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label or
    Tire Label.
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    							When weather temperature
    changes occur, tire inflation
    pressures also change. A 10°F
    (6°C) temperature drop can
    cause a corresponding drop of 1
    psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
    Check your tire pressures
    frequently and adjust them to the
    proper pressure which can be
    found on the Safety Compliance
    Certification Label or Tire Label.
    To check the pressure in your
    tire(s):
    1. Make sure the tires are cool,
    meaning they are not hot from
    driving even a mile.
    Note:
    If you are checking tire
    pressure when the tire is hot, (for
    example, driven more than 1 mile
    [1.6 kilometers]), never bleed or
    reduce air pressure. The tires are
    hot from driving and it is normal for
    pressures to increase above
    recommended cold pressures. A
    hot tire at or below recommended
    cold inflation pressure could be
    significantly under-inflated.
    Note: If you have to drive a
    distance to get air for your tire(s),
    check and record the tire pressure
    first and add the appropriate air
    pressure when you get to the
    pump. It is normal for tires to heat
    up and the air pressure inside to go
    up as you drive.
    2. Remove the cap from the valve
    on one tire, then firmly press the
    tire gauge onto the valve and
    measure the pressure. 3. Add enough air to reach the
    recommended air pressure.
    Note:
    If you overfill the tire, release
    air by pressing on the metal stem
    in the center of the valve. Then
    recheck the pressure with your tire
    gauge.
    4. Replace the valve cap.
    5. Repeat this procedure for each
    tire, including the spare.
    Note: Some spare tires operate at
    a higher inflation pressure than the
    other tires. For T type mini-spare
    tires, (see the Dissimilar spare
    wheel and tire assembly
    information for a description. Store
    and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar).
    For full-size and dissimilar spare
    tires, see the Dissimilar spare wheel
    and tire assembly information for
    a description. Store and maintain
    at the higher of the front and rear
    inflation pressure as shown on the
    Tire Label.
    6. Visually inspect the tires to
    make sure there are no nails or
    other objects embedded that
    could poke a hole in the tire and
    cause an air leak.
    7. Check the sidewalls to make
    sure there are no gouges, cuts or
    bulges.
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    							Inspecting Your Tires and
    Wheel Valve Stems
    Periodically inspect the tire treads
    for uneven or excessive wear and
    remove objects such as stones,
    nails or glass that may be wedged
    in the tread grooves. Check the tire
    and valve stems for holes, cracks,
    or cuts that may permit air
    leakage and repair or replace the
    tire and replace the valve stem.
    Inspect the tire sidewalls for
    cracking, cuts, bruises and other
    signs of damage or excessive
    wear. If internal damage to the tire
    is suspected, have the tire
    demounted and inspected in case
    it needs to be repaired or replaced.
    For your safety, tires that are
    damaged or show signs of
    excessive wear should not be used
    because they are more likely to
    blow out or fail.
    Improper or inadequate vehicle
    maintenance can cause tires to
    wear abnormally. Inspect all your
    tires, including the spare,
    frequently, and replace them if
    one or more of the following
    conditions exist:
    Tire Wear When the tread is worn down to
    one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),
    tires must be replaced to help
    prevent your vehicle from skidding
    and hydroplaning. Built-in
    treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
    which look like narrow strips of
    smooth rubber across the tread
    will appear on the tire when the
    tread is worn down to one
    sixteenth of an inch (2
    millimeters)
    When the tire tread wears down
    to the same height as these wear
    bars, the tire is worn out and must
    be replaced.
    Damage
    Periodically inspect the tire treads
    and sidewalls for damage (such
    as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
    cracks in the tread groove and
    separation in the tread or
    sidewall). If damage is observed
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    							or suspected have the tire
    inspected by a tire professional.
    Tires can be damaged during
    off-road use, so inspection after
    off-road use is also
    recommended.
    Age
    WARNING
    Tires degrade over time
    depending on many factors
    such as weather, storage
    conditions, and conditions of use
    (load, speed, inflation pressure)
    the tires experience throughout
    their lives.
    In general, tires should be
    replaced after six years regardless
    of tread wear. However, heat
    caused by hot climates or
    frequent high loading conditions
    can accelerate the aging process
    and may require tires to be
    replaced more frequently.
    You should replace your spare tire
    when you replace the road tires or
    after six years due to aging even if
    it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
    Number (TIN)
    Both U.S. and Canada Federal
    regulations require tire
    manufacturers to place
    standardized information on the
    sidewall of all tires. This
    information identifies and describes the fundamental
    characteristics of the tire and also
    provides a U.S. DOT Tire
    Identification Number for safety
    standard certification and in case
    of a recall.
    This begins with the letters DOT
    and indicates that the tire meets
    all federal standards. The next
    two numbers or letters are the
    plant code designating where it
    was manufactured, the next two
    are the tire size code and the last
    four numbers represent the week
    and year the tire was built. For
    example, the numbers 317 mean
    the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
    the numbers go to four digits. For
    example, 2501 means the 25th
    week of 2001. The numbers in
    between are identification codes
    used for traceability. This
    information is used to contact
    customers if a tire defect requires
    a recall.
    Tire Replacement
    Requirements
    Your vehicle is equipped with tires
    designed to provide a safe ride
    and handling capability.
    WARNINGS
    Only use replacement tires
    and wheels that are the same
    size, load index, speed rating and
    type (such as P-metric versus
    LT-metric or all-season versus
    all-terrain) as those originally
    provided by Ford. The
    recommended tire and wheel size
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    							WARNINGS
    may be found on either the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label
    (affixed to either the door hinge
    pillar, door-latch post, or the door
    edge that meets the door-latch
    post, next to the driver's seating
    position), or the Tire Label which
    is located on the B-Pillar or edge
    of the driver ’s door. If this
    information is not found on these
    labels then you should contact
    your authorized dealer as soon as
    possible. Use of any tire or wheel
    not recommended by Ford can
    affect the safety and performance
    of your vehicle, which could result
    in an increased risk of loss of
    vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
    personal injury and death.
    Additionally the use of
    non-recommended tires and
    wheels could cause steering,
    suspension, axle, transfer case or
    power transfer unit failure. If you
    have questions regarding tire
    replacement, contact your
    authorized dealer as soon as
    possible. To reduce the risk of serious
    injury, when mounting
    replacement tires and wheels, you
    should not exceed the maximum
    pressure indicated on the sidewall
    of the tire to set the beads without
    additional precautions listed
    below. If the beads do not seat at
    the maximum pressure indicated,
    re-lubricate and try again WARNINGS
    When inflating the tire for
    mounting pressures up to 20 psi
    (1.38 bar) greater than the
    maximum pressure on the tire
    sidewall, the following
    precautions must be taken to
    protect the person mounting the
    tire:
    1. Make sure that you have the
    correct tire and wheel size.
    2. Lubricate the tire bead and
    wheel bead seat area again.
    3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet
    (3.66 meters) away from the
    wheel and tire assembly.
    4. Use both eye and ear
    protection.
    For a mounting pressure more
    than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than
    the maximum pressure, a Ford
    dealer or other tire service
    professional should do the
    mounting.
    Always inflate steel carcass tires
    with a remote air fill with the
    person inflating standing at a
    minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters)
    away from the wheel and tire
    assembly Important: Remember to replace
    the wheel valve stems when the
    road tires are replaced on your
    vehicle
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