Toyota Lexusc Owner's Handbook Manual page 681

CHASSIS
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
" The illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire
Identification Number (TIN).
"DOT" symbol
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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Tire manufacturer's identification mark
3
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.
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Tire size
" The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Tire use (P=Passenger car, T=Temporary
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use)
Section width (in millimeters)
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Aspect ratio (tire height to section width)
3
4 Tire construction code
(R=Radial, D=Diagonal)
5 Wheel diameter (in inch)
6 Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)
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