Honda CR-V: Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
225/65R17 102T
225 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
R - Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
17 - Rim diameter in inches.
102 - Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
T - 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 following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R - Manufacturer’s identification mark.
FW6X - Tire type code.
2202 - Date of manufacture. (Year Week)
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.
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tir
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating fr
The Clean Air Act
The United States Clean Air Act*
sets standards for automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
work and what to do to
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Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A 102
Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the flange bolt and flange nuts from the
lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, install a new flange bolt
and new flange nuts. After lightly
Selecting a Child Seat
When buying a child seat, you need
to choose either a conventional child
seat, or one designed for use with
the Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH) system.
Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by
