Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name:
- Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard ()
- DOT, Tire Identification Number ()
- Maximum tire load ()
- Maximum tire pressure ()
- Manufacturer
- Tire material ()
- Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating ()
- Load index ()
- Tire name
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
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