• Passenger car tire

• nominal width of tire in millimeters

• Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)

• Radial

• Rim diameter code

• load index & speed symbol

• U.S. DOT tire identification number

• Severe snow conditions

• Tire ply composition and materials used

• Max load rating

• Treadwear, traction and temperature grades

• Max permissible inflation pressure.

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