Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tire labeling / DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on the side wall of each tire produced.

The data shown in the image is example data.

The TIN is a unique identification number to identify tires and comprises the following:

• DOT (Department of Transportation): tire symbol marks indicating that the tire complies with the requirements of the US Department of Transportation.
• Manufacturer identification code: manufacturer identification code contains details of the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols. Further information on retreaded tires.
• Tire size: identifier describes the tire size.
• Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
• Manufacturing date: manufacturing date provides information about the age of a tire. The 1st and 2nd positions represent the calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208" represents the 32nd week of 2008).