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The data shown in the image is example data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to iden-
tify tires and comprises the following:
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DOT (Department of Transportation): tire sym-
bol marks
1
indicating that the tire complies
with the requirements of the US Department
of Transportation.
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Manufacturer identification code: manufac-
turer identification code
2
contains details of
the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code
with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code
with four symbols. Further information on
retreaded tires (
/
page 392).
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Tire size: identifier
3
describes the tire size.
R
Tire type code: tire type code
4
can be used
by the manufacturer as a code to describe
specific characteristics of the tire.
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Manufacturing date: manufacturing date
5
provides information about the age of a tire.
The 1st and 2nd positions represent the cal-
endar week and the 3rd and 4th positions
state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208"
represents the 32nd week of 2008).
Information on the maximum tire load
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Maximum tire load
1
is the maximum permissi-
ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the speci-
fied load limit. The maximum permissible load can
be found on the vehicle's tire and loading informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(
/
page 380).
Specifications for maximum tire pressure
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Never exceed maximum tire pressure
1
speci-
fied for the tire. Always observe the recommen-
ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting
the tire pressure (
/
page 377).
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