Chevrolet 2013 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/6/12
Vehicle Care 10-47
DOT Tire Date of
Manufacture
:
The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the
tire manufactured date. The first
two digits represent the week
(01
– 52) and the last two digits,
the year. For example, the third
week of the year 2010 would
have a four-digit DOT date
of 0310.
(4) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:
The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are
the Tire Identification Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
:
The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:
Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 10 ‑ 63 .
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:
Maximum load
that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(1) Tire Ply Material
:
The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(2) Temporary Use Only
:
The
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire should not be driven at
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).