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original style valve stem cap is securely installed to (7) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) (8) Drive vehicle for a minimum of five minutes while maintaining a continuous speed above 15 mph NOTE: If a sensor cannot be trained, refer to appro- TIRES DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - TIRE Tires are designed and engineered for each specific vehicle. They provide the best overall performance Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most • Rapid acceleration • Severe application of brakes • High-speed driving • Taking turns at excessive speeds • Striking curbs and other obstacles • Operating vehicle with over or under inflated tire pressures Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation inter- TIRE IDENTIFICATION Tire type, size, load index and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the TIRE IDENTIFICATION P TIRE TYPE (Not present on all tires) P - Passenger T - Temporary C - Commercial LT - Light Truck 225 SECTIONAL WIDTH SHOWN IN 60 ASPECT RATIO SECTIONAL HEIGHT R CONSTRUCTION TYPE R - RADIAL B - BIAS BELTED D - DIAGONAL (BIAS) 16 WHEEL DIAMETER SHOWN IN INCHES 97 LOAD INDEX * T SPEED RATING * * NOTE: Consult the tire manufacturer regarding TIRE CHAINS Refer to the owners manual supplied with the vehi- cle to determine whether the use of tire chains is per- Fig. 28 Tire Aspect Ratio 1 - SECTIONAL WIDTH RS TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 15 SENSOR - TPM (Continued) |