518
Tire Information
Type B
( 1 ) DOT symbol * ( 2 ) Plant Code ( 3 ) Manufacturer ’ s Code ( 4 ) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week , starting with “ 01 ” to represent the first full week of the calendar year ; the second two figures represent the year . For example , 0101 means the 1st week of 2001 .
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards .
! Other markings s13ab0103
The following makings are also placed on the sidewall .
! Maximum permissible inflation pressure s13ab010301
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which this tire may be inflated . For example , “ 350 kPa
( 51 PSI ) MAX . PRESS ” ! Maximum load rating s13ab010302
The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire . For example , “ MAX . LOAD 615 kg ( 1,356 LBS ) @ 350 kPa ( 51 PSI ) MAX . PRESS .”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies only to the tire , not to the vehicle . Putting a load rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be loaded up to the tire ’ s rated load .
! Construction type s13ab010303
Applicable construction of this tire .
For example , “ TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL ”
! Construction s13ab010304
The generic name of each cord material used in the plies ( both sidewall and tread area ) of this tire .
For example , “ PLIES : TREAD 2 STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- STER ”
! Uniform Tire Quality Grading ( UTQG ) s13ab010305
For details , refer to “ Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ” FP529 .
& Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure s13ab02
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure s13ab0201
For the recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’ s tires , refer to “ Tires ” FP507 .