2005 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 524

'05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409) -DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 6. Radial tires or bias −ply tires- A radial tire has "RADIAL" on the sidewall. A tire not marked with "RADIAL" is a bias −ply tire. 7. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure- For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 280. 8. Maximum cold tire inflation pressure- This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. For details about recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see "Tires" on page 306. 9. The location of the tread wear indicators- For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 280. The "DOT" symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN). 1. "DOT" symbol 2. Tire Identification Number (TIN) 3. Tire manufacturer's identification mark 4. Tire size code 5. Manufacturer's optional tire type code 6. Manufacturing week 7. Manufacturing year 200 2005 MATRIX from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM12892U)