2009 Nissan Versa Owner's Manual - Page 271

3 Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 4 Maximum permissible inflation pressure WDI0396 Example 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure. 5 Maximum load rating new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DOT: Abbreviation for the "Department Of Transportation" The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Number. 2. Two-digit code: identification mark Manufacturer's 4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional) 5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture 6. Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these numbers are missing, then look on the other sidewall of the tire. This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire. 6 Term of "tubeless" or "tube type" Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube ("tube type") or not ("tubeless"). 3. Two-digit code: Tire size Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-39