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Tire Technologies I 119 How to Read a Sidewall P215/60R16 P-Metric P215/60R16 Nominal cross-section width of tires in millimeters P215/60R16 Ratio of height to cross-section width (a.k.a. aspect ratio) Every radial construction tire must also show the word "radial" on the sidewall P215/60R16 R-Radial: P215/60R16 Rim diameter (in inches) TREADWEAR 760 TRACTION A TEMPERATURE B Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades: Tire information system that provides ratings on the tire's wear rate, ability to stop on wet pavement and resistance to heat. 730 KG MAX LOAD Max. Cold Inflation Load Limit: Indicates load limits and maximum cold inflation pressure. TIRE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Tire-Ply Composition and Materials Used: The number of plies and material type underneath the tread and in the sidewall. DOT M349 U.S. DOT Safety Standard Code: The DOT symbol certifies the tire manufacturer's compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) and Transport Canada tire safety performance standards. 97T Service Description: Includes the load index (a numeric value associated with the load capacity) and speed symbol (alpha character).