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Sidewall Branding for Truck and Bus Tire
- Manufacturer's Name
- Tire Size Designation
- Brand Name
- Tread Pattern Name
- Country of Origin
- Identification Serial Number
- “RADIAL” Designation
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The word “RADIAL” is marked for radial ply tire.
- “TUBELESS” Designation
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The word “TUBELESS” must be branded on tubeless type tire.
- Mud and Snow Labelling
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Tires specifically designed for mud and snow (Winter).
- Safety Warning
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[ Example ]
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FORM:
* EXPLOSION OF TIRE / RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING - - USE SAFETY GAGE & CLIP - ON EXTENSION AIR HOSE:
ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
* TIRE FAILURE DUE TO MISAPPLICATION / IMPROPER INFLATION / OVERLOADING - - FOLLOW TIRE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS, - - CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE FREQUENTLY WITH GAUGE.
- Service Description (LI & SS)
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The Service Description is formed by one or two load indices (the first for a single tire load and the second for a dual tire load) and a speed symbol marking.
- Additional Service Description
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Additional Service Descriptions may specify higher loads at a lower speed or lower loads at a higher speed compared with the Principal Service Description.
- ECE Mark
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The symbol certifying compliance with ECE Regulations respectively.
The numbers following the ECE mark is a number authorized by the ECE.
[ Example ]
0011399
- Testing Pressure
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This marking is essential for the ECE regulation.
[ Example ]
120 PSI
- “REGROOVABLE” Designation
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The word “REGROOVABLE” is marked for the tire designed for regrooving.
- Tire No. Marking Position
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The space that is allotted for users to mark numbers or markings to support their internal management purposes.
[ Example ]
BRAND LIGHTLY HERE
- Manufacturer's Name
- Tire Size Designation
- Brand Name
- Tread Pattern Name
- Country of Origin
- Identification Serial Number
- “RADIAL” Designation
- The word “RADIAL” is marked for radial ply tire.
- “TUBELESS” Designation
-
The word “TUBELESS” must be branded on tubeless type tire.
- Safety Warning
-
[ Example ]
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FORM:
* EXPLOSION OF TIRE / RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING - - USE SAFETY GAGE & CLIP - ON EXTENSION AIR HOSE:
ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
* TIRE FAILURE DUE TO MISAPPLICATION / IMPROPER INFLATION / OVERLOADING - - FOLLOW TIRE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS, - - CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE FREQUENTLY WITH GAUGE.
- DOT Mark
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The symbol certifying compliance with FMVSS respectively.
- Ply rating / Load range
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[ Example ]
CANADA AND USA CODES ONLY
14PR LOAD RANGE G
- The maximum. load rating and corresponding inflation pressure
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Maximum permissible inflation pressure and load rating required by the regulations for North America
[ Example ]
MAX. LOAD SINGLE 2800 kg (5715 Ibs)
AT 760 kPa (110 psi) COLD
MAX. LOAD DUAL 2575 kg (5675 Ibs)
AT 760 kPa (110 psi) COLD
PLIES
SIDEWALL : STEEL 1
TREAD : STEEL 5
- “REGROOVABLE” Designation
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The word “REGROOVABLE” is marked for the tire designed for regrooving.
- Tire No. Marking Position
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The space that is allotted for users to mark numbers or markings to support their internal management purposes.
[ Example ]
BRAND LIGHTLY HERE