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  2. Tire code - Wikipedia

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    The DOT code [1] is an alphanumeric character sequence molded into the sidewall of the tire and allows the identification of the tire and its age. The code is mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation [2] but is used worldwide. [3] The DOT code is also useful in identifying tires subject to product recall [4] or at end of life due to age.

  3. List of the United States military vehicles by model number

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    M289 Truck, Missile Launcher, 5-ton 6 x 6 (G744), Honest John (Note - for vehicle mounted rocket launchers see List of U.S. Army Rocket Launchers By Model Number) M291 Truck, Van, Expandable, 5-ton, 6 × 6 (G744) – M39 series 5-ton 6×6 truck

  4. Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Wikipedia

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    Uniform Tire Quality Grading, commonly abbreviated as UTQG, is a set of standards for passenger car tires that measures a tire's treadwear, temperature resistance and traction. The UTQG was created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 1978, a branch of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). [1]

  5. List of tire companies - Wikipedia

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    Titan Tire Corporation USA: 1993 Goodyear (farm tires), Titan, Continental (OTR only) Tigar Tyres Serbia: 2002 Tigar: Toyo Tire & Rubber Japan: 1945 Nitto, Silverstone, Toyo: Trayal Corporation Serbia: 1955 Trayal (farm tires) Triangle Group China: 1976 Triangle, Diamondback TVS Srichakra India: 1982

  6. Direct TPMS - Wikipedia

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    Direct TPMS, or direct tire pressure monitoring systems (direct sensor TPMS) refers to the use of a pressure sensor directly mounted on the wheels or tires of a vehicle. The pressure inside the tire is measured using a pressure transducer with the pressure information being subsequently sent to the vehicle to warn the driver of under or over inflation of a tire.

  7. Job Listings Decoded: Tire Maintenance Technician - AOL

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  8. Vehicle identification number - Wikipedia

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    VIN on a Chinese moped VIN on a 1996 Porsche 993 GT2 VIN visible in the windshield VIN recorded on a Chinese vehicle licence. A vehicle identification number (VIN; also called a chassis number or frame number) is a unique code, including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as defined by the ...

  9. Tire uniformity - Wikipedia

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    Some tire manufactures mark the sidewall with a red dot to indicate the location of maximal radial force and runout, the high spot. A yellow dot indicates the point of least weight. Use of the dots is specified in Technology Maintenance Council's RP243 performance standard. To compensate for this variation, tires are supposed to be installed ...