These dots, typically red or yellow, ... The red dot signifies the high point of the tire, which should be aligned with the low point on the wheel, often marked by a dimple or a sticker.

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Yellow dots mark where a tire's weight is the most minimal, and red dots indicate where the wheel is lowest, helping tire technicians properly balance things to account for irregularities.

Some new tires have a red or yellow dot and others don't. It depends on the manufacturer. Even the less common white dot appears on tires and here's why because knowledge is power.