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Example of Inscription
Inscription on radial tire
A Tire size
Example: P 255/55R18 109 Y
–
P
- The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
–
255
- Indication of tire width in mm
–
55
- Indication of tire height to tire width ratio
in percent
–
R
- Belt type code letter for radial
–
18
- Indication of rim diameter in inches
–
109
- Load capacity coefficient
–
Y
- Speed code letter
–
XL (Extra Load)
- Tire with increased load
rating
B TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
– DOT
The DOT symbol indicates that the tires com-
ply with the requirements of the US Depart-
ment of Transportation and provides informa-
tion about:
– first two-digit code means manufacture’s iden-
tification mark.
– second two-digit code means tire size.
– third four-digit code means tire type code.
– fourth four-digit code means date of manufac-
ture.
If, for example, the last four numbers read
1204, the tire was produced in the 12th week
of 2004.
C Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls
and their material composition.
D Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure
to which a tire can be inflated.
f
Do not exceed the permissible inflation pres-
sure.
E Maximum Load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can
be carried by the tire. If you replace tires always
use a tire that has the same maximum load rating
as the factory installed tire.
F Term of tubeless or tube tire
Identification for tubeless tires.
G Radial
The identification indicates if the tire has radial
structure.
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