Cadillac Escalade: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading .
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure and Vehicle Load Limits .
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to
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Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing
system. The letter P ...
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure
monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door lo ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
• the engine is not running.
• there is a brake system
malfunction.
• there is a malfunction in the power
...
Lap Belt
This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt,
see Lap-Shoulder Belt .
The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front
seating ...