Saturn VUE 2008 Owner's Manual page 299

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(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification)
:
to GM's specific tire performance criteria have
a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation)
Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
and numbers following DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identification
Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the tire
was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both
sides of the tire, although only one side may have
the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material
number of plies in the sidewall and under the
tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
manufacturers are required to grade tires
based on three performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature resistance. For more
information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on
2008 - Saturn VUE Owner Manual (July 23, 2007)
Original equipment tires designed
:
The type of cord and
:
page 315.
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load
Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the
:
maximum pressure needed to support that load.
The
:
The letters
Tire
:
(A) Temporary Use Only
or temporary use tire has a tread life of
approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should
not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h).
Compact Spare Tire Example
The compact spare tire
:
1376093
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