Markings
definitions
Markings and definitions
Tire size marking
340/85 R 24
| 340 | Nominal section width (in mm) |
| 85 | Aspect ratio H/SW (in %) |
| R | Radial construction |
| 24 | Nominal rim diameter (in mm) |
15.0/55 – 17
| 15.0 | Nominal section width (in inches) |
| 55 | Aspect ratio H/SW (in %) |
| – | Cross-ply construction |
| 17 | Nominal rim diameter (in inches) |
31 × 15.50 – 15
| 31 | Overall diameter (in inches) |
| 15.50 | Nominal section width (in inches) |
| – | Cross-ply construction |
| 15 | Nominal rim diameter (in inches) |
17.5 L – 24
| 17.5 | Nominal section width (in inches) |
| L | Reduced aspect ratio |
| – | Cross-ply construction |
| 24 | Nominal rim diameter (in inches) |
7.50 – 20
| 7.50 | Nominal section width (in inches) |
| – | Cross-ply construction |
| 20 | Nominal rim diameter (in inches) |
16 × 4
| 16 | Overall diameter (in inches) |
| 4 | Nominal section width (in inches) |
Tire sidewall marking
| Sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MITAS | Trademark of producer |
| 480/80 R 50 | Tire size marking |
| AC 85 | Tread pattern code |
| 159 | Load index (LI 159 = 9 647 lbs) |
| B | Speed symbol (B = 31 mph) |
| A8 | Speed symbol (A8 = 25 mph) |
| TUBELESS | Tubeless tire |
 | Direction of rotation |
| R-1W | U.S. tread profile marking |