Honda Accord: Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
• Tire Sizes
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.
Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
215/55R17 94V
215: Tire width in millimeters.
55: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code indicates radial).
17: Rim diameter in inches.
94: Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
V: Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
• Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the example in the side column. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
• Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading
information.
The tire and loading information label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains:
1 The numb ...
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All
tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to
Department of Transportation (DOT ...
See also:
Manual Transmission
4-cylinder models
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
To check the transmission fluid level,
remove the und ...
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0010: VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve
Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot record all freeze data
and any on-board snapshot and review the general
troubleshooting Information (see page 11 ...
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test
NOTE: For the fuel gauge system circuit diagram, refer
to the Gauges Circuit Diagram (see page 22-336).
1. Check the No. 5 METER (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's
under-dash fuse/relay box before test ...