Chevrolet 2008 Express Owner's Manual page 305

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification) Original equipment tires designed
:
to GM's specific tire performance criteria have
a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
(C) Dual Tire Maximum Load
load that can be carried and the maximum
pressure needed to support that load when used
in a dual configuration. For information on
recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-64 and Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-20.
(D) DOT (Department of Transportation)
Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
Maximum
:
The
:
(E) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
letters 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.
(F) Tire Ply Material
:
number of plies in the sidewall and under
the tread.
(G) Single Tire Maximum Load
load that can be carried and the maximum
pressure needed to support that load when used
as a single. For information on recommended
tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-64 and Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-20.
The
:
The type of cord and
Maximum
:
5-59