Red dot, yellow dot and white dot.

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Myth here in Brunei says that tires with colour dot on the side wall marks the tire is defective. I've debate with some car owners that the dot means something to do with the tire mounting on the wheels. Can anybody clarify this and give a reputable link? Thanks.
 
http://fleetowner.com/equipment/tiretracks/fleet_worth_weight/

Another sign of an improperly mounted tire is an alignment dot that is not aligned. Some manufacturers use a yellow or red dot to identify the spot on the tire that should be aligned with the valve stem or the dimple on a steel rim. If the yellow and red dots on your tires are all over the place, the person responsible for mounting and inflating your tires could also be contributing to ride complaints from drivers.
 
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