Cadillac DeVille 2005 Owner's Manual

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Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall.(A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ratio, construction type and servicedescription. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in thissection for more detail.(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designed toGM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPCspecification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPCspecifications meet or exceed all federal safetyguidelines.(C) DOT (Department of Transportation): TheDepartment of Transportation (DOT) code indicates thatthe tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department ofTransportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters andnumbers following the DOT code are the TireIdentification Number (TIN). The TIN shows themanufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tirewas manufactured. The TIN is molded onto bothsides of the tire, although only one side may have thedate of manufacture.Passenger Car Tire Example5-58