Tire Sidewall Labeling - Pontiac Wave 2009 Owner's Manual

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical
passenger car tire and a compact spare tire
sidewall.
Passenger Car Tire Example
5-50
(A) Tire Size The tire size is a combination of
:
letters and numbers used to define a particular
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type
and service description. See the "Tire Size"
illustration later in this section for more detail.
(B) DOT (Department of Transportation)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
(C) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
and numbers following DOT code are 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.
(D) Tire Ply Material
:
number of plies in the sidewall and under the
tread.
:
The letters
:
The type of cord and