Tire labeling overview

The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name:

1 Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard

1 Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT, Tire Identification Number
3 Maximum tire load
4 Maximum tire pressure
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire material
7 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating
8 Load index
9 Tire name

and may Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.

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    Important safety notes
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    Maximum load rating
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    Important information
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