Chrysler 2008 300 User Manual
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EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT
= Department of Transportation
—This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards, and is approved for highway use.
MA
= Code representing the tire manufacturing location. (2 digits)
L9
= Code representing the tire size. (2 digits)
ABCD
= Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 digits)
03
= Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
—03 means the 3rd week.
01
= Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
—01 means the year 2001.
—Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in
which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991.
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