Cadillac Escalade: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(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 the 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.
(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading .
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure and Vehicle Load Limits .
Tires
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Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing
system. The letter P ...
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Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
► Fold down the rear seat armrest.
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