Tire Information (U.s.a.); Tire Labeling - Mazda Automobile Manual

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Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of

all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire

and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of

qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires

Please refer to the sample below.

1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number

2. Passenger car tire

3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters

4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)

6. Run-flat tire

7. Rim diameter code

8. Load index & speed symbol

9. Severe snow conditions

10. Tire ply composition and materials used

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