EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT = Department of Transportation
—This symbol certifies that the tire is in com-
pliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation
tire safety standards, and is approved for highway
use.
MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing loca-
tion. (2 digits)
L9 = Code representing the tire size. (2 digits)
ABCD = Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 dig-
its)
03 = Number representing the week in which the tire
was manufactured. (2 digits)
—03 means the 3rd week.
01 = Number representing the year in which the tire
was manufactured. (2 digits)
—01 means the year 2001.
—Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were
only required to have 1 number to represent the year
in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031
could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991.
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE:
Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar.
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