’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
200
2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)
6. Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A
radial tire has “RADIAL” on the
sidewall. A tire not marked with
“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.
7. Load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure—For details,
see “Checking and replacing tires”
on page 280.
8. Maximum cold tire inflation
pressure—This means the pres-
sure to which a tire may be in-
flated. For details about recom-
mended cold tire inflation
pressure, see “Tires” on page 306.
9. The location of the tread wear
indicators—For details, see
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 280.
This illustration indicates typical DOT
and Tire Identification Number (TIN).
1. “DOT” symbol
2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3. Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
4. Tire size code
5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code
6. Manufacturing week
7. Manufacturing year
The “DOT” symbol certifies that the
tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
—DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)