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Example:
(6) Load Index: A numerical code
which specifies the maximum load
a tire can carry at the speed
indicated by its speed symbol, at
maximum inflation pressure.
For example, "91" means 1,356 lbs
(615 kg), "90" means 1,323 lbs (600
kg), "89" means 1,279 lbs (580 kg)
WARNING
Load indices apply only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting
a load rated tire on any vehicle
does not mean the vehicle can
be loaded up to the tire's rated
load.
(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
system describing a tire's capability
to travel at established and prede-
termined speeds.
For example, "V" means 149 mph
(240 km/h)
WARNING
Speed ratings apply only to
.
the tire, not to the vehicle.
Putting a speed rated tire on
any vehicle does not mean
the vehicle can be operated
at the tire's rated speed.
The speed rating is void if
.
the tires are worn out, da-
maged, repaired, retreaded,
or otherwise altered from
their original condition. If
tires are repaired, re-
treaded, or otherwise al-
tered, they may not be sui-
table for original equipment
tire designed loads and
speeds.
! Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of
four groups. Here is a brief review of
the TIN with a breakdown of its
Tire Information
individual elements.
(1) DOT symbol*
(2) Manufacturer's Identification
Mark
(3) Tire Size
(4) Tire Type Code
(5) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the
week, starting with "01" to represent
the first full week of the calendar
year; the second two figures repre-
sent the year. For example, 0101
means the 1st week of 2001.
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the
tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
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