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Find the Build Date and Door-Jamb Tire Label

Open the driver door and look for the certification label and tire placard. The build month and factory tire information help separate parts and tire applications.

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Practical starting point

Open the driver door and look for the certification label and tire placard. The build month and factory tire information help separate parts and tire applications.

What to check first

Open the driver door and look for the certification label and tire placard. The build month and factory tire information help separate parts and tire applications.

Use the owner manual for your exact US-market model year, engine and equipment. A similar car can use a different service interval or part.

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Next steps

Read the full tire size, load rating and pressure on the placard. If wheels have been changed, confirm the current wheel and tire setup with a qualified tire shop.

  1. Identify the exact vehicle and current equipment.
  2. Read the manufacturer’s current service and parts information.
  3. Record what was checked or replaced, including date and mileage.

Find the vehicle-specific answer

Search sourced 2025 vehicles or check a maintenance schedule. Other years need their own manual; the 2025 data is not copied across years.

Common questions

Can I use this for every model year?

No. Verify the exact model-year manual and equipment.

Does a matching size prove a part fits?

No. The OEM catalog and the product manufacturer’s application information must agree.

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