- Tubeless:Â No tube is used, when mounted on a tubeless rim; abbreviated "TL"
 - Rear: Direction of rotation for rear tire, indicated by an arrow on the tire sidewall
 - Michelin: Tire manufacturer
 - 73 Load index: For example, 73 corresponds to a load of 805 pounds (365kg) per tire
 - Radial
 - Pilot Power 3: The tire's model name
 - 190: Nominal section width of the tire, expressed in millimetres
 - 55: Aspect ratio, the sidewall height as a proportion of the tire width
 - R: Radial construction
 - 17: Bead-seat diameter of the wheel, expressed in inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
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