Subaru 2014 Impreza STI, Руководство пользователя

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Example:
(6) Load Index: A numerical code
which specifies the maximum load
a tire can carry at the speed
indicated by its speed symbol, at
maximum inflation pressure.
For example,
“
90
”
means 1,323 lbs
(600 kg),
“
89
”
means 1,278 lbs (580
kg).
WARNING
Load indices apply only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting
a load rated tire on any vehicle
does not mean the vehicle can
be loaded up to the tire
’
s rated
load.
(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
system describing a tire
’
s capability
to travel at established and prede-
termined speeds.
For example,
“
V
”
means 149 mph
(240 km/h)
WARNING
.
Speed ratings apply only to
the tire, not to the vehicle.
Putting a speed rated tire on
any vehicle does not mean
the vehicle can be operated
at the tire
’
s rated speed.
.
The speed rating is void if
the tires are worn out, da-
maged, repaired, retreaded,
or otherwise altered from
their original condition. If
t i r e s a r e r e p a i r e d , r e -
treaded, or otherwise al-
tered, they may not be sui-
table for original equipment
tire designed loads and
speeds.
!
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of
four groups. Here is a brief review
of the TIN with a breakdown of its
individual elements.
(1) Manufacturer
’
s Identification
Mark
(2)
Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the
week, starting with
“
01
”
to represent
the first full week of the calendar
year; the second two figures repre-
sent the year. For example, 0101
means the 1st week of 2001.
!
Other markings
The following makings are also
placed on the sidewall.
!
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which this tire may be
inflated. For example,
“
300 kPa
(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS
”
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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