Tire Companies

  • U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Markings

    All tires must have a DOT, or Department of Transportation number, which indicates the tire has passed all minimum DOT standards for sale in the U.S. This code represents the manufacturer and the plant it was manufactured at (R8) and the size (LN). Also, an optional code for manufacturing (LMJR) which specifies the construction, tread…

  • OVER 145 YEARS OF INNOVATION AND PROGRESS Continental has a history of success going all the way back to 1871, when the company was first established in Hanover, Germany. Wherever people strive to turn their ideas of mobility into reality, we’re ready to support them. It’s a common thread running through every era of our history;…