It meant that the real one is on the other side of the tire. With a good flashlight you can get it without too much sweat.
"Dot" is "DOT" - Department of Transportation. So DOT Approved means "Approved by the Department of Transportation".
Dunlop tires are made in a number of countries. Read the DOT code then look here
Many tires sold in the USA will have a DOT number embossed on the inner sidewall. For example it may read "DOT 1508". This would mean the tire was made on the 15th week of 08.
It means that the number is equal to more or less of that number.
Used tire will normally cost about half the cost of new tires and often times less. Please keep in mind that when buying used tires you check the Dot number and make sure the tires are less than 6 years old. Buying tires more than 6 years old is a risky undertaking(increase chance of tire separation and blow out due to dry rot). Dot number is a manufacturing stamp that by law must be placed on all tires. example-(prnj wfgr 2009) you want to pay attention to the last four symbols, 2009- the first two symbols 20 mean the week of production(20th week) and 09 meaning the year (2009).
Do you mean Decimal? Decimal is the dot that splits a whole number from a fraction.
The highest obtainable DOT rating for automotive tires is AA for Traction and A for Temperature. This rating is obtained by a variety of tires from various manufacturers.
A closed dot includes the number, an open dot excludes the number. Greater than excludes the number, so it would have an open dot.
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Check on the sidewall of the tire. On it you will find a bunch of wording. Look for the letters "DOT" on the side. Directly to the right of the DOT is a string of letters and numbers. Find the first two (2) letters or numbers or a combination of letter and number. Type the two digits into the "DOT ID" box at the following address in the link below On the right hand column, uncheck all the boxes except "tires" The manufacturer of the tire will be shown.
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Dept. of Transportation approved. Just like D.O.T. tires, etc.