Vehicle Loading - Aston Martin DB 9 2010 Manual

The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where
it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last
four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997.
After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means
the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification
codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires a recall.
[9] M+S OR M/S- Mud and Snow.
or AT - All Terrain.
or AS - All Season.
[10] TIRE PLY COMPOSITION AND MATERIAL USED- Shows the
number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the
tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must show the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon,
polyester, and others.
[11] MAXIMUM LOAD- Shows the maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your
vehicle.
[12] TREAD WEAR, TRACTION AND TEMPERATURE GRADES -
(Refer to 'US Department of Transportation', page 11.16).
[13] MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE- (Refer to
'Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure', page 11.21)

Vehicle Loading

Properly loading this
A
vehicle will provide
maximum return of
vehicle design
performance. Before
loading this vehicle,
familiarize yourself
with the following
terms for determining the vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Compliance Certification Label (A (USA) (B (Canada)).
MFD Date - Month and Year the vehicle was manufactured
(e.g. 01 / 06 = January 2006)
GVWR - Gross vehicle weight (curb weight + full payload)
GAWR F - Maximum load on the front axle
GAWR R - Maximum load on the rear axle
B
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