6-1. Specifications
Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)
Type A
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification
(TIN)
Number
Tire manufacturer's identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional
type code (3 or 4 letters)
tire
Manufacturing week
Type B
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer's code
*: The
DOT symbol certifies
that the tire conforms to
applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
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