Pic. 7.21. Data printed on the sidewall of the tire
Left column of signatures (pic. 7.21) (top down):
- ECE control number (the product is manufactured according to ECE standards).
- Year and week of release (404 = 40th week 1994).
- Manufacturer country.
- «DOT» (Department of Transport, US/Canadian Standard Certificate).
- Profile designation.
Note. Number «DOT» since 2000 four digits. The first two digits are the week, the second two are the year.
- UTQG class (only valid in the USA).
- Manufacturer/brand.
Right column of signatures (top down):
- Wear indicator (TWI = Tread Wear Indicator: indicates the minimum allowable profile depth).
- An indication of the design of the frame and cord.
- Max. load capacity.
- Max. allowable air pressure (only in the USA).
- Tire width (175 mm).
- Series 70 = tire height to width ratio = 70%.
- Tire Type: Radial
- R: radial tire
- 13 inches (wheel diameter)
- Tubeless: tubeless
- Load class
- Speed class (T)
- Safety Precautions for Proper Use Warning