[Shotimes] Markings on new tires

Donald Mallinson dmall@mwonline.net
Tue, 06 May 2003 16:30:03 -0500


One type of mark indicates the high spot on the tire, the 
other the heavy spot.  Check with the Tire Rack to see which 
is which.

Don Mallinson

Robert Bruce wrote:
> I just got my Yokohamas from ups today and I am curious as to what the paint
> marks mean on the sidewall of the tires.  There is one red/orange triangle
> and one yellow dot on each tire.  Do these indicate heavy spots or something
> else?
> 
> Mike
> 93 atx
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