| 1.
205 |
Width of the tire in millimeters. |
| 2.
55 |
Aspect ratio - This sidewall's height is
roughly 55% of the tire's width. |
| 3.
R |
For radial construction |
| 4.
16 |
Nominal rim diameter
code of the wheel on
which the tire fits. |
| 5.
88 |
Load
index is a numerical code associated with
the maximum load a tire can carry under certain service conditions. |
| 6.
V |
Speed
symbol - This tire can carry a specified
load under specified service conditions at speeds up to 149 mph. |
| 7.
88V |
Service description, a combination of the Load
Index and Speed Symbol.
Service
Description
The service description contains a two-digit number (load index) and a
letter (speed rating).
In this example (left) the service description has a load index of
82 and a speed rating of H. |