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Tire labeling, Any circumstances – Dodge 2007 Sprinter User Manual

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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)

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2 Maximum tire load (

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3 Maximum tire inflation pressure

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4 Manufacturer
5 Tire ply material (

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6 Tire size designation, load and speed

rating (

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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.

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