Tires (Mondeo 2)

On the sidewall of the tire there is a series of numbers and letters with which the manufacturer indicates the tire parameters. The driver is primarily interested in the tire size, for example: 185/65 R14 means that the tire width is 185 mm. The second number determines the ratio of the height and width of the tire in percent. In this example, this ratio is 65%. The letter "R" determines the type of radial tire, the number after this letter specifies the diameter of the disk in inches. The following letters indicate the maximum speed for which the tire is designed.

The vehicles covered by this publication are fitted with tyres of size 185/65 R14T H (or V), 195/60 R14 H (or V) or 205/55 V.

Tires with the letter "S" are designed for a maximum speed of 180 km/h, "T" - up to 190 km/h. The maximum speed of up to 210 km/h is set for tires with the letter "H". Tires with the "Q" mark are allowed to be used only up to 160 km/h. The tire's production date is indicated by a three-position DOT number. Beginning in 1990, a small triangle is placed behind this number. For example, number 187 means that this pneumatic tire was manufactured in the 18th week of 1997. If the triangle is missing, the tire was manufactured before 1990.

The original version can be found on the website (FORDBOOK.ru)