Information contained on the tire sidewall

Information contained on the tire sidewall  - Seating and Safety Restraints - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.

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