Subaru Legacy: Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is marked on the intended outboard sidewall. The TIN is composed of four groups. Here is a brief review of the TIN with a breakdown of its individual elements.
(1) Manufacturer’s Identification Mark
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the week, starting with “01” to represent the first full week of the calendar year; the second two figures represent the year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of 2001.
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire size. It is important to understand
the sizing system in selecting the proper tire for your vehicles. Here is a brief
review of the tire sizing syste ...
Other markings
The following makings are also placed on the sidewall.
Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which this tire may be inflated. For example,
“350 kPa (51 PS ...
See also:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure
of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK
TI ...
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceed ...
Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving,
pull over safely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, se ...
