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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to iden-
tify tires and comprises the following:
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire sym-
R
bol marks
1
indicating that the tire complies
with the requirements of the US Department
of Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code: manufac-
R
2
turer identification code
contains details of
the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code
with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code
with four symbols. Further information on
retreaded tires (
page 394).
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Tire size: identifier
3
describes the tire size.
R
Tire type code: tire type code
4
R
by the manufacturer as a code to describe
specific characteristics of the tire.
Manufacturing date: manufacturing date
R
provides information about the age of a tire.
The 1st and 2nd positions represent the cal-
endar 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
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Maximum tire load
1
ble weight for which the tire is approved.
can be used
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 Infor-
mation placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
5
(
page 383).
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Specifications for maximum tire pressure
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
is the maximum permissi-
Never exceed maximum tire pressure
fied for the tire. Always observe the recommen-
ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting
the tire pressure (
Wheels and tires 389
1
speci-
page 378).
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