Jaguar S-Type. Manual - part 50
Tires
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R (4)
The R stands for radial. Radial ply
construction of tires has been the industry
standard for the past 20 years.
Wheel diameter (5)
This two-digit number is 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.
Load index (6)
This two- or three-digit number is the
tire's load index. It is a measurement of
how much weight each tire can support.
Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
law.
Speed rating (7)
The speed rating denotes the speed at
which a tire is designed to be driven for
extended periods of time. The ratings
range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186
mph. These ratings are listed in the
following table.
Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
law.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
(TIN) (8)
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 where it was
manufactured, and the last four numbers
represent the week and year the tire was
built. For example, the numbers 3197
means the 31st week of 1997. The other
numbers are marketing codes used at the
manufacturer's discretion. This
information can be used to contact
consumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
M+S (9)
The M+S or M/S indicates that the tire
has some mud and snow capability. Most
radial tires have these markings: they
have some mud and snow capability.
Letter Rating
Speed Rating
Q
99 mph
R
106 mph
S
112 mph
T
118 mph
U
124 mph
H
130 mph
V
149 mph
W
168 mph
Y
186 mph*
* For tires with a maximum speed
capability over 149 mph, tire
manufacturers sometimes use the
letters ZR. For those with a maximum
speed capability over 186 mph, tire
manufacturers always use the letters
ZR.