2005 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 199

'05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409) -Tire symbols (compact spare tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)- For details, see "-DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)" on page 200. 2. "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"- A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. For details, see "Compact spare tire" on page 232. 3. Tire ply composition and materials- Plies mean a layer of rubber- coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire. 4. Tire size- For details, see "-Tire size" on page 201. 5. "TUBELESS" or "TUBE TYPE"- A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure. 199 2005 MATRIX from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM12892U)