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 size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.

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