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Tyre Identification Number (TIN)
Marked on the sidewall of the tyre is the TIN; this is made up of 5 sections. Starting
with DOT, then a 2-digit manufacturers code, then a 2-digit tyre size code,
then a 3-digit construction code finishing with a 4-digit month and year code.
Tyre Size Markings
On the sidewall of the tyre will be marked the tyre size, for example:
255/35R19 96Y
255 is the nominal width of the tyre in mm, 35 is the height of the cross section
of the tyre expressed as a percentage of the width, R is the tyre construction in
this case radial, 19 is the rim diameter in inches, 96 is the tyre load index and Y
is the tyre speed rating.
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