2006 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 402

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-3 Example: P 205 / 50 R 17 88 V Size designation (6) (7) (6) Load Index: A numerical code which specifies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maximum inflation pressure. For example, "88" means 1,234 lbs (560 kg), "87" means 1,201 lbs (545 kg), "86" means 1,168 lbs (530 kg) Load indices apply 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. (7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical system describing a tire's capability to travel at established and predetermined speeds. For example, "V" means 149 mph (240 km/h) Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a speed rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be operated at the tire's rated speed. The speed rating is void if the tires are worn out, damaged, repaired, retreaded, or otherwise altered from their original condition. If tires are repaired, retreaded, or otherwise altered, they may not be suitable for original equipment tire designed loads and speeds. Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Identification Number (TIN) is marked on the intended outboard sidewall. The TIN is composed of four groups. Here is a brief review of the TIN with a breakdown of its individual elements. (1) Manufacturer's Identification Mark (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." DOT XX XX XXX XXXX (1) (2) (3) (4) - CONTINUED -