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Operation
Tires and wheels
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3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a com-
fortable ride. Overinflation produces a jar-
ring and uncomfortable ride.
Besides the tire name (sales designation)
and manufacturer's name, a number of
markings can be found on a tire.
Below are some explanations regarding
the markings on your vehicle’s tires:
1 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(୴ page 230)
2 Maximum tire load (୴ page 226)
3 Maximum tire inflation pressure
(୴ page 229)
4 Manufacturer
5 Tire ply material (୴ page 228)
6 Tire size designation, load and speed
rating (୴ page 222)
7 Tire name
Tire size designation, load and speed
rating
1 Design standard
2 Tire width
3 Aspect ratio in %
4 Radial tire code
5 Rim diameter
6 Tire load rating
7 Tire speed rating
Tire labeling
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For illustrative purposes only. The actu-
al data on tires is specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from the data shown
in the above illustration.
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For illustrative purposes only. The actu-
al data on tires is specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from the data shown
in the above illustration.
