Lincoln Aviator: Tire Care / Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply
to this type of tire.
LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below.
- LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for service on light trucks.
- Load Range and Load Inflation
Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying
capabilities and its inflation limits.
- Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a dual, defined as four tires on the
rear axle (a total of six or more tires on
the vehicle).
- Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a single, defined as two tires (total)
on the rear axle.
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
Both United States and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires...
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size.
Note: The temporary tire size for your
vehicle may be different from this
example. Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire...
Other information:
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in high
altitude areas, offer fuels posted as regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
below 87...
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the
wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts
the wheel...