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Tire coding: Sidewalls tell it all

You can find a great deal of information about the tires on your vehicle by examining the sidewalls. If you understand the coding, that is. On each tire's sidewall you'll see an array of letters and numbers. Here's a guide to understanding what they mean. Mouse over the terms below to get an explanation:

-- Updated: Aug. 9, 2007

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