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Operation
Tires and wheels
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3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
comfortable ride. Overinflation produces
a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Besides the tire name (sales designa-
tion) and manufacturer's name, a num-
ber of markings can be found on a tire.
Below are some explanations regarding
the markings on your vehicle’s tires:
1 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
( page 397)
2 Maximum tire load ( page 390)
3 Maximum tire inflation pressure
( page 396)
4 Manufacturer
5 Tire ply material ( page 393)
6 Tire size designation, load and speed rat-
ing ( page 383)
7 Tire name
Tire labeling
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For illustrative purposes only. The ac-
tual data on tires is specific to each
vehicle and may vary from the data
shown in the above illustration.
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