do tyres have serial numbers?
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Tires made in the United States have the DOT serial number located on the inside sidewall near the rim. The letters “DOT” are followed by eight to thirteen letters and/or numbers that identify where the tire was manufactured, tire size and the manufacturer's code, along with the week and year the tire was manufactured.
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In the UK it is not a legal requirement to carry a spare tyre, but it is advisable. If you do have one remember to carry out these safety checks on that one too, although legally if it is stowed away then it doesn't need to be up to legal standards – it just makes sense to keep it that way.
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If your car is a multi-purpose vehicle (i.e. Minivan) or a vehicle that tends to carry heavy loads, it is likely that the manufacturer has designed the vehicle to be fitted with tyres which are capable of supporting heavier loads. These tyres are classified as XL (Extra Load) or reinforced tyres.
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best way to get genuine tyres is to buy them from company authorized & reputed dealers & for Bridgestone & Michelin,check hologram on the tyre. check hologram on the tyre. Not all brands have holograms.
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"All part-worn tyres are required to be thoroughly inspected internally and externally before sale, but in reality, far too many have not been checked at all,' he says. 'Many tyres are sold with structural damage that should mean the tyre is scrapped. The best course of action is simply to avoid part-worn tyres."
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What does N-Rated Tyres Mean? If the tyres pass all the tests, Porsche gives the manufacturer the go-ahead to put the tyres into production and then they can proudly claim they are an N-rated Porsche OEM (Original Equipment Modifier) Tyres. The N-ratings go from 0 (zero) to 4, marked as N-0, N-1 etc.
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Yes, nearly half the truck and bus tyres on the road in the UK have been retreaded and operate very safely. In fact, all the major tyre manufacturers without exception manufacture their tyres for multiple lives, meaning they are designed to be retreaded.
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A. No, the tires are designed solely for racing purposes and are not tested or labeled to meet FMVSS 109 or ECE30 Safety Standards for use on the street. IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THESE TIRES ON PUBLIC ROADS.
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Tyres Should Match Generally speaking, it's best to have the same tyres on all four wheels. The same brand, same tread pattern, and definitely the same size. Manufacturers specify in virtually every owner's manual that a vehicle's tyres should always match those installed as Original Equipment.
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['Chassis Codes: C10, C110, C210, R30, R31, R32, R33, R34. Years: 1972-2002.', 'Chassis Code: SW20. Years: 1989-1999.', 'Chassis Code: FD3S. Years: 1992-2002.', 'Chassis Code: FJ80. Years: 1990-1997.']
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The "DOT" symbol certifies the tire manufacturer's compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tire safety standards. Tires made in the United States have the DOT serial number located on the inside sidewall near the rim.
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In general, every motor vehicle in Singapore has a vehicle registration number. ... A typical vehicle registration number comes in the format Sxx #### y: S – Vehicle class ("S", with some exceptions, stands for a private vehicle since 1984)
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['tyre manufacturers.', 'specialist vehicle design companies.', 'research/test laboratories.', 'motor sport teams.', 'oil and fuel companies.', 'suppliers.']
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Yes. You can find them on the frame. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires all motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), or “four-wheelers” and “three-wheelers,” to display this 17-digit unique vehicle identification number on the frame.
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Replica Wheels Are Safe But Do Your Research Factory and replica wheels must meet stringent standards and carry a stamp on the back that details the load rating in kilograms. Since replica wheels are designed to replace factory ones, they usually meet the same load rating as a factory wheel for the designated vehicle.
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A spare tire is not offered on any trim level or in any package. A fix-a-flat kit is provided standard. If you want a spare, they can be purchased aftermarket.
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V, Z, W, Y and (Y) are for sports cars. L rated tyres are primarily for off-road and light trucks. Q is primarily for winter 4x4s. R is primarily for heavy-duty light trucks.