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Tire labeling (example) Meaning XL Indicates “reinforced” tire (heavy-duty) M+S or M/S Indicates Mud and Snow capability (also M/S) ⇒ Winter tires. RADIAL TUBELESS Tubeless radial tire. E4 ... Labeling according to international regulations (E) including DOT BT RA TY5 1709 Tire identification number (TIN) 3 – In some cases the manufacturing date is only on one side of the tire: DOT The tire complies with the requirements of the United BT Identification letter of the manufacturing site. RA Manufacturer information regarding tire dimensions. TY5 Tire characteristics provided by the manufacturer. 1709 Manufacturing date: 17th week in 2009. TWI Marks the position of the treadwear indicator Made in Germany Country of manufacture. MAX LOAD 615 KG (1356 LBS) United States maximum load rating per wheel. MAX INFLATION 350 KPA United States maximum permissible inflation pressure. ROTATION Rotation direction (unidirectional tires) SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYON Tire ply composition and materials used: TREAD 4 PLIES Tire tread composition and materials used: Consumer information regarding comparison to specified base tires (standardized test procedure) ⇒ : TREADWEAR 220 Relative service life expectancy of the tire referenced to a U.S.-
3 TIN represents the serial number of the tire. |