2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 312

08 02.19 -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. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure- For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 379. 9. 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 410. 10.Summer tire or all season tire- An all season tire has "M+S" on the sidewall. The tire not marked with "M+S" is a summer tire. For details, see "Types of tires" on page 302. The "DOT" symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. LS20015 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 288 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)