What do these numbers/letters indicate?

[CB3]

I was looking at some of the numbers stamped on my wheels and I was curious what they all mean.
Obviously the "16x7 1/2" is the wheel size. 16 = wheel diameter and 7 1/2 = wheel width.
JJ???
590KG?? If this was wheel weight, it would convert to 1300 lbs or so.



Thanks to Ronald_Type-R for the photo.

[JoshM]

JJ is the contour of the wheel.

But, those are usually only found on 4 wheel drive vehicle I thought...

[JoshM]

KG is the load index.... each wheel can support 1300lbs.

[bigjoegood1]

I think it's the maximum capacity of the wheel

[CB3]

That makes sense. Thanks for your input guys.

[timmy0tool]

yep you are correct. that's the load index. the character all the way to the left is the "jawa" logo meaning it meets road standards set in japan. doesn't necessarily mean the wheel is made in japan, just means it meets japan standards.

[popeyeamac]

lol i swear every thread i look at timmy is there .. im so gonna make him my bestfriend lol i want to know all that he knows... !!