Dodge Charger: TIRES / Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the following information: Tire
Markings, Tire Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and Definitions, Tire Pressures,
and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
- US DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN)
- Size Designation
- Service Description
- Maximum Load
- Maximum Pressure
- Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
NOTE:
- P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on US design standards. P-Metric
tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.
- European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires
designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning
with the section width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire size designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.
- LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on US design standards. The
size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except
for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
- Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary
high pressure compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the
sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
- High flotation tire sizing is based on US design standards and it begins
with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code
may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including
the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN
on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN
is not found on the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of
the tire.
Tire Terminology And Definitions
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-pillar
or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped),
at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle...
Other information:
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light is detected, which could affect the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), the
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument panel. The Redundant
Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the fault is cleared...
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of
a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has four operating positions, three of which are
labeled and will illuminate when in position...