2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 192

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to SUZUKI's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. SUZUKI's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. 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. Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation) code is 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. Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. 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 refer to "Uniform Tire Quality Grading" in this section. G. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example B. Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. C. Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is 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. D. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. E. Tire Inflation: The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure and inflation refer to "Inflation - Tire Pressure" in this section. F. Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. G. TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to SUZUKI's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code B. C. D. 1376093 E. F. A. Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3000 miles (5000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, refer to "Compact Spare Tire" and "If a Tire Goes Flat" in this section. 5-27