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2007 Buick rainier Owner Manual

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Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is molded into the
sidewall. The following illustrations are examples
of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall.

(A)Tire Size:

The tire size code is a combination of

letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s
width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and
service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration
later in this section for more detail.

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification):

Original equipment tires designed

to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have
a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.

(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):

The

Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN):

The letters

and numbers following DOT code are the Tire
Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows
the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and
date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded
onto both sides of the tire, although only one
side may have the date of manufacture.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire

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