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Sidewall Branding for Truck and Bus Tire

Manufacturer's Name
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Tire Size Designation
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Brand Name
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Tread Pattern Name
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Country of Origin
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Identification Serial Number
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“RADIAL” Designation
Image:“RADIAL” Designation

The word “RADIAL” is marked for radial ply tire.

“TUBELESS” Designation
Image:“TUBELESS” Designation

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
Image:“REGROOVABLE” Designation

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
Manufacturer's Name
Tire Size Designation
Tire Size Designation
Brand Name
Brand Name
Tread Pattern Name
Tread Pattern Name
Country of Origin
Country of Origin
Identification Serial Number
Identification Serial Number
“RADIAL” Designation
“RADIAL” Designation
The word “RADIAL” is marked for radial ply tire.
“TUBELESS” Designation
“TUBELESS” Designation

The word “TUBELESS” must be branded on tubeless type tire.

Safety Warning
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
DOT Mark

The symbol certifying compliance with FMVSS respectively.

Ply rating / Load range
Ply rating  / Load range

[ Example ]
CANADA AND USA CODES ONLY
14PR LOAD RANGE G

The maximum. load rating and corresponding inflation pressure
The maximum. load rating and corresponding inflation pressure

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
“REGROOVABLE” Designation

The word “REGROOVABLE” is marked for the tire designed for regrooving.

Tire No. Marking Position
Tire No. Marking Position

The space that is allotted for users to mark numbers or markings to support their internal management purposes.
[ Example ]
BRAND LIGHTLY HERE