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HOW TO READ A SIDEWALL Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades: Tire information system that provides ratings on the tire's wear rate, ability to stop on wet pavement and resistance to heat. TREADWEAR 760 TRACTION A TEMPERATURE B U.S. DOT Safety Standard Code: The DOT symbol certifies the tire manufacturer's compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) and Transport Canada tire safety performance standards. DOT XXXX Tire-Ply Composition and Materials Used: The number of plies and material type underneath the tread and in the sidewall. TIRE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Max. Cold-Inflation Load Limit: Indicates load limits and maximum cold- inflation pressure. 730 KG MAX LOAD Service Description: Includes the load index (a numeric value associated with the load capacity) and speed symbol (alpha character). 97T P-Metric P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 Nominal cross- section width of tires in millimeters Ratio of height to cross-section width (a.k.a. aspect ratio) R-Radial: Every radial construction tire must also show the word "radial" on the sidewall Rim diameter (in inches) 93 How To Read A Sidewall