Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Type A
*
1
DOT symbol
2
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3
Tire manufacturer's identification mark
4
Tire size code
5
Manufacturer's optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
6
Manufacturing week
7
Manufacturing year
8
Manufacturer's code
*
: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Tire size
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Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
1
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
2
Section width (millimeters)
3
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
4
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
5
Wheel diameter (inches)
9-1. Specifications
Type B
615
9