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Speed symbol
A symbol indicating the
range of speeds at which a
tire can carry a load corre-
sponding to its load index
under certain operating con-
ditions.
H
The maximum speed corre-
sponding to the speed symbol
should only be achieved
under specified operating
conditions. (i.e. tire pressure,
vehicle loading, road condi-
tions and posted speed limits)
Maximum Load
Maximum load indicates the maxi-
mum load this tire is designed to
carry.
WARNING
Overloading of your tire is
dangerous. Overloading can
cause tire failure, affect vehi-
cle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use
tires of the recommended load
capacity
for
your
Never overload them.
Maximum Pressure
Maximum Pressure indicates the
maximum permissible cold tire infla-
tion pressure for this tire.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or
both sides of the tire but the date
code may only be on one side. Look
for the TIN on the outboard side of
tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the
TIN is not found on the outboard side
then you will find it on the inboard
side of the tire.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD
1504
Department of Transporta-
tion
This symbol certifies that the
tire is in compliance with the
DOT
U.S. Department of Trans-
portation tire safety stan-
vehicle.
dards, and is approved for
highway use.
Code representing the tire
MA
manufacturing location. (2
digits)
Code representing the tire
L9
size. (2 digits)
ABC
Code used by tire manufac-
D
turer. (1 to 4 digits)
Number representing the
15
week in which the tire was
manufactured. (2 digits)
Number representing the
04
year in which the tire was
manufactured. (2 digits)
Vehicle care and maintenance
Tires
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