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four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in between are marketing codes used at
the manufacturer’s discretion. This information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires a recall.

9.

M+S or M/S:

Mud and Snow. or

AT:

All Terrain. or

AS:

All Season.

10.

Tire Ply Composition and Material Used:

Indicates the number

of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire
tread and sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon,
polyester, and others.

11.

Maximum Load:

Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the tire label or the
safety certification label, located on the B-Pillar or the driver’s door,
for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle

12.

Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades

Treadwear:

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the

wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1

1

2

) times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

Traction:

The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B,

and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

Temperature:

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,

representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

13.

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure:

Tire manufactures

maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the
maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally
higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure
which can be found on either the tire label or certification label
which is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation pressure
should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the
label.

2004 Mazda Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

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Maintenance and Specifications

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  • 97. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits.
  • 1. The numbers in between are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion.
  • 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow.
  • 11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.
  • 12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
  • 13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Tire manufactures maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire.
  • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.