Kia Seltos Manual page 322

Maintenance
by the last four digits (characters)
of the DOT code.
DOT: XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tyre size and
tread pattern and the last four
numbers indicate week and year
manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1621 represents
that the tyre was produced in the
16th week of 2021.
WARNING
Tyres age
Replace tyres within the recom -
mended time frame. Failure to
replace tyres as recommended can
result in sudden tyre failure, which
could lead to a loss of control and an
accident.
4. Tyre ply composition and mate
rial
The number of layers or plies of
rubbercoated fabric in the tyre. Tyre
manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tyre, which
include steel, nylon, polyester, and
others. The letter "R" means radial
ply construction; the letter "D"
means diagonal or bias ply con -
struction; and the letter "B" means
belted-bias ply construction.
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5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tyre. Do not exceed the maxi -
mum permissible inflation pressure.
Refer to "Tyres and wheels" on page
9-8 for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tyre. When
replacing the tyres on the vehicle,
always use a tyre that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tyre.
7. Uniform tyre quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tyre sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi -
mum section width.
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For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tyres degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, we recom -
mend that tyres be replaced after
approximately six (6) years of nor -
mal service. Heat caused by hot cli -
mate or frequent high loading
Tyres and wheels