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
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
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, for example with a
winter front or bug cover. The readings of
the on-board-diagnostic system may
otherwise be inaccurate. Some of ...
Rim
This is the part of the wheel on which the tire
is mounted. ...
Definition of terms for tires and
loading
Tire ply composition and material
used
Describes the number of plies or the number
of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire
tread and sidewall. These are made of steel,
nylon, polyester ...