tested under controlled conditions on certified test tracks. Tyres marked C have a low
Tyre lettering (example), meaning
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TRACTION AA
traction performance. The traction value assigned to the tyres is based on linear
traction tests and does not include acceleration, lateral stability, or aquaplaning and
traction under maximum load.
Temperature stability of the tyre at higher test speeds (A, B or C). A and B tyres exceed
legal requirements. The temperature evaluation is based on tyres with correct
pressure and does not allow for excess pressure. Excessive speed, incorrect pressure
or excess pressure can cause heat build-up or tyre damage. This applies to one or a
combination of these factors.
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TEMPERATURE A
Load index→ Tyre load and speed index→ Speed index.
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8
88 H
Rotation and
arrow
Denotes direction of rotation→ Tyres with directional tread pattern.
OR: Outside
Denotes outside of tyres → Asymmetrical tyres.
US limitation for the maximum air pressure.
MAX INFLATION
350 KPA (51 psi /
3.51 bar)
9
Denotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyres)(→ Winter tyres). Studded snow tyres are
labelled with an E after the S.
10
11
M+S or M/S or
Indicates the position of the tread wear indicator (→ Tread depth and tread wear
indicators).
TWI
Manufacturer.
12 Brand name, logo
13 Made in Germany
14
Country of manufacture.
Country-specific denotation for China(China Compulsory Certification).
Country-specific denotation for Brazil.
15
023
Certification of conformity with international regulations. The next number is the code
number of the country that granted approval. Approved tyres which comply with ECE
regulations are denoted with E, tyres which comply with EC regulations are denoted
with e. This is followed by the number of the type approval certificate.
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E4 e4 0200477-b
Tubeless radial tyres.
Size designation:
17 RADIAL TUBELESS
P
195
65
R
Identification for passenger vehicle.
Tyre width from wall to wall in mm.
Height/width ratio in %.
18
P 195 / 65 R 15 XL
Tyre construction: radial.
15
XL
Rim diameter in inches.
Heavy-duty tyres (extra load tyres).
MAX LOAD
US load data for the maximum load per wheel.
19
615 KG (1235 LBS)
Data on the tyre carcass components:
1 layer of rayon (artificial silk).
SIDEWALL 1 PLY
RAYON
Data on the tread surface components:
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