Lexus is300 2021 - Compact Spare Tire; Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

385
8-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
 Compact spare tire
Location of treadwear indicators (P.303)
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (P.303)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (P.379)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (P.385)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
Tire size (P.386)
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
 Type A
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)