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298 Wheels and tires
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The data shown in the image is example
data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to
identify tires and comprises the following:
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
R
symbol marks
1
indicating that the tire
complies with the requirements of the US
Department of Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code: manu‐
R
facturer identification code
details of the tire manufacturer. New tires
have a code with two symbols. Retreaded tire
have a code with four symbols. Further infor‐
mation on retreaded tires (
→
Tire size: identifier
R
size.
Tire type code: tire type code
R
used by the manufacturer as a code to
describe specific characteristics of the tire.
Manufacturing date: manufacturing date
R
5
provides information about the age of a
tire. The 1st and 2nd positions represent the
calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions
state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208"
represents the 32nd week of 2008).
Information on the maximum tire load
2
contains
page 304).
3
describes the tire
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Maximum tire load
4
can be
ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the speci‐
fied load limit. The maximum permissible load
can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar on the driv‐
er's side (
Specifications for maximum tire pressure
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data.
1
is the maximum permissi‐
page 291).
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