Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger
car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size:
The tire size is a combination of letters
and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type and service
description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this
section for more detail.
(B) DOT (Department of Transportation):
The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates
that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department
of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(C) Tire Identification Number (TIN):
The letters
and numbers following DOT 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.
(D) Tire Ply Material:
The type of cord and number
of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(E) 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 5-56
.
(F) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit:
Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load. For information on
recommended tire pressure see
on page 5-52
and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29
.
Passenger Car Tire Example
5-47
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