Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 223

Tires and wheels
3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a com-
fortable ride. Overinflation produces a jar-
ring and uncomfortable ride.
Tire labeling
Besides the tire name (sales designation)
and manufacturer's name, a number of
markings can be found on a tire.
Below are some explanations regarding
4
the markings on your vehicle's tires:
i
For illustrative purposes only. The actu-
al data on tires is specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from the data shown
in the above illustration.
1 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
( page 230)
2 Maximum tire load ( page 226)
3 Maximum tire inflation pressure
( page 229)
4 Manufacturer
5 Tire ply material ( page 228)
6 Tire size designation, load and speed
rating ( page 222)
7 Tire name
Tire size designation, load and speed
rating
1 Design standard
2 Tire width
3 Aspect ratio in %
4 Radial tire code
5 Rim diameter
6 Tire load rating
7 Tire speed rating
i
For illustrative purposes only. The actu-
al data on tires is specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from the data shown
in the above illustration.