2005 Subaru Baja Owner's Manual - Page 445

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects (2) Tire Size (3) Tire Type Code (4) Date of Manufacture The first two figures identify the week, starting with "01" to represent the first full week of the calendar year; the second two figures represent the year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of 2001. Other markings The following makings are also placed on the sidewall. Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which this tire may be inflated. For example, "300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX. PRESS" Maximum load rating The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire. For example, "MAX. LOAD 730 kg (1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) MAX. PRESS." Maximum load rating applies only to the tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be loaded up to the tire's rated load. Construction type Applicable construction of this tire. For example, "TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL" Construction The generic name of each cord material used in the plies (both sidewall and tread area) of this tire. For example, "PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYESTER" Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) For details, refer to "Uniform tire quality grading standards" in this chapter. 13-4