Rapid identification and age of tires

The following information relating to all tires, not just vehicles considered here.

The letter on the sidewall, following after the dimensional characteristics, indicates the speed limit in the operation of the tire. If the letter ?�Q?� - limited top speed of 160 km / h, ?�S?� - 180 km / h, "T" - 190 km / h, "H" - 210 km / h.

Tires for winter operation are designated by letters ?�M + S?�.

The date of manufacture can be identified by three-digit number DOT. Since 1990, this number stands for the small triangle. For example, the number 187 indicates that the tire is produced at 18 weeks in 1997. If there is a triangle - before you tire before 1990 model year.

In this case, when it comes to minivan, you must also take into account the value of the axle load. This applies to both single and dual tires.