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performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 10 57.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit Maximum load that
:
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(1) Tire Ply Material The type
:
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(2) Temporary Use Only
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire should not be driven at
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular
road tire has lost air and gone
flat. If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, see Compact Spare
Tire on page 10 77 and If a Tire
Goes Flat on page 10 60.
(3) Tire Identification Number
(TIN) The letters and numbers
:
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) 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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care
The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation
:
Load Limit
:
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation
temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure on
page 10 47.
(6) Tire Size
letters and numbers define a
tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporary
use only.
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Maximum load that
The
:
A combination of
: