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:
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears stamped on ...
Clutch Fluid
Manual transmission only
The fluid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarks on the side
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid spec ...
Brake booster
The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not
turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster,
resulting in poor braking power.
The ...
