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10-1. Specifications
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identification
mark
Manufacturer's code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*
: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
Tire size