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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 , “ 300 kPa
( 44 PSI ) MAX . PRESS ”
! Maximum load rating
S13AB010302
The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire . For example , “ MAX . LOAD 580 kg ( 1279 LBS ) @ 300 kPa ( 44 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 SIDE- WALL 2 POLYESTER ”
! Uniform Tire Quality Grading ( UTQG )
S13AB010305
For details , refer to “ Uniform tire quality grading standards ” FP520 .
& Recommended tire inflation pressure
S13AB02
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
S13AB0201
For recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’ s tires , refer to “ Tires ” FP498 .