2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 277

-DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 7. "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. 8. Uniform tire quality grading- For details, see "Uniform tire quality grading" that follows. 9. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure- For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 333. 10. Maximum cold tire inflation pressure- This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. For recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see "Tires" on page 354. The "DOT" symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 21A009a 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 (3 or 4 letters) 6. Manufacturing week 7. Manufacturing year 249