Get Maintenance -> Tire labeling and tire classifications Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Check after 10 minutes of driving

1. Park the vehicle on level and solid ground at the next safe opportunity, in a parking lot for example.

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2. Reconnect the tire filler hose → fig. 2

and read the tire pressure off the tire pressure gage→ fig. 2

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1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and less:

1. Do not continue driving! The tire cannot be adequately sealed with the tire mobility set→ . Contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

20 psi/140 kPa (1.4 bar) and above:

1. Readjust the tire pressure to the correct value.

2. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility at a

maximum of 80 km/h (50 mph). Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

3. Have the damaged tire replaced at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

WARNING

The tire inflation hose and the compressor may become hot during pumping and can cause burns if touched.

● Protect your hands and skin from hot parts.

● Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or compressor onto flammable materials.

● Allow the tire inflation hose and compressor to cool before you put them away.

WARNING

If the damaged tire cannot be adequately sealed with the tire mobility set, the tire will lose air while driving.

This could cause tire failure, loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries and death.

● If the tire cannot be pumped to at least 2.0 bar(29 psi/200 kPa), the damage is too great. The sealing agent

cannot seal the tire. Do not continue driving and instead seek professional assistance.

● Do not continue driving if the tire pressure is 1.3 bar(19 psi/130 kPa) or less after 10 minutes of driving. Instead,

seek professional assistance.

Tire labeling and tire classifications

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Fig. 1 International tire labeling.

→ fig. 1Tire labeling (example), meaning

Individual manufacturer tire designation.

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2

Product name

DOT

The tire conforms to the legal requirements of the Department of Transportation in the

USA, which is responsible for tire safety standards.

Tire identification number

(TIN

– may only be on the

inner side of the tire) and

production date:

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JHCO CHWS 2213

Code for the factory that produced the tire and

JHCO CHWS

specifications from the tire manufacturer for the tire

size and tire characteristics.

2213

Production date: 22nd week in the year 2013.

Information for the end consumer about comparative values for specified base tires(standardized test procedures) :

Relative service life expectancy for the tire, based on a US-specific standard test. A tire

with the specification 280 will wear 2.8 times more slowly than a standard tire with a

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TREADWEAR 280

tread wear value of 100. The tire performance depends on the usage conditions and

may differ significantly from the standard values depending on the driving behavior,

maintenance, different road conditions, and climate conditions.

Wet braking capability of the tire (AA, A, B or C). The wet braking capability is measured

under controlled conditions on certified test courses. Tires marked with C have low

traction performance. The traction value assigned to tires is based on straight-line

traction test and includes neither acceleration and cornering, nor hydroplaning and

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TRACTION AA

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traction under maximum load.

→ fig. 1Tire labeling (example), meaning

Temperature stability of the tire at high speeds on the test stand A( , B or C). Tires

marked with A and B exceed the legal requirements. The temperature rating is based

on the tires being inflated to the correct pressure and not overinflated. Excess speed,

incorrect tire pressure, and overinflation either alone or in combination can cause heat

to build up and cause tire damage.

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TEMPERATURE A

Load index→ Tire load and speed rating → Speed rating.

Tire running direction code→ Unidirectional tires.

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88 H

Rotation and

arrow

Or: Outside

Code on the outside of the tire→ Asymmetrical tires.

US limit for the maximum inflation pressure.

MAX INFLATION

350 KPA

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(51 psi/3.51 bar)

Code for tires that can be used in the winter(mud and snow tires)(→ Winter tires).

Studded tires are marked with an E after the S.

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11

M+S or M/S or

TWI

Indicates the location of the tread wear indicator (→ Tread depth and wear indicator).

Manufacturer.

12 Brand name, logo

Symbol for Volkswagen Genuine tires .

Country of manufacture.

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14 Made in Germany

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Country-specific code for China(China Compulsory Certification).

Country-specific code for Brazil.

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023

Identification according to international regulations with the number of the country

that issued the approval. Approved tires in accordance with ECE regulations are

marked with an E. Tires in accordance with EU regulations are marked with ane. The

multi-digit approval number follows that.

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E4 e4 0200477-b

Tubeless radial tires.

Size designation:

18 RADIAL TUBELESS

P

195

65

R

Code for passenger vehicles.

Tire width from one sidewall to the other in mm.

Height and width ratio in %.

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P 195 / 65 R 15 XL

Belt construction code for radial.

Rim diameter in inches.

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XL

Reinforced tires (“Extra Load”).

MAX LOAD

US load capacity for the maximum load per tire.

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615 KG (1235 LBS)

Specification for the components of the tire body.

1 layer rayon.

SIDEWALL 1 PLY

RAYON

TREAD 4 PLIES

Specification for the components of the running surface.

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1 RAYON +

2 STEEL +

In the example, there are the following 4 layers under the running surface: 1 rayon

layer, 2 steel belts, and 1 nylon layer.

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1 NYLON

→ fig. 1Tire labeling (example), meaning

The labeling is on both sides of the tire. In some cases, certain codes may only be on one side of the tire, such as the

tire ID number and the production date.

Other digits that may be present are part of the internal labeling from the tire manufacturer or country-specific

labeling.

Low-profile tires

Compared to other tire-rim combinations, low-profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a larger rim diameter with

shorter tire sidewalls. Low-profile tires improve handling performance and precision. However, they may reduce the

level of comfort when driving on roads in poor condition.

Unidirectional tires

The sidewalls on unidirectional tires are marked with arrows. The specified running direction must be followed. This

ensures the optimum running characteristics.

If a tire is mounted opposite from the specified running direction, drive more carefully because the tire is not being

used the way it was designed to be used. The tire must be replaced or mounted in the correct running direction as

soon as possible.

Asymmetrical tires

Asymmetrical tires factor in the behavior of the inner and outer areas of the tread pattern. The sidewalls on

asymmetrical tires are marked as the inner and outer side. Maintain the correct position of the tire on the rim.

Tire load

The tire load index indicates the maximum load of an individual tires in kilograms.

Some examples:

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425 kg (936 lbs)

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462 kg (1018 lbs)

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487 kg (1073 lbs)

85

515 kg (1135 lbs)

87

545 kg (1201 lbs)

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560 kg (1234 lbs)

615 kg (1355 lbs)

630 kg (1388 lbs)

650 kg (1433 lbs)

690 kg (1521 lbs)

730 kg (1609 lbs)

775 kg (1708 lbs)

800 kg (1763 lbs)

825 kg (1818 lbs)

850 kg (1873 lbs)

875 kg (1929 lbs)

900 kg (1984 lbs)

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92

93

95

97

99

100

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102

103

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Speed rating

The speed rating indicates the maximum speed that may be driven with the tire.

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P

Q

R

S

max. 150 km/h (93 mph)

max. 160 km/h (99 mph)

max. 170 km/h (106 mph)

max. 180 km/h (112 mph)

T

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

U

H

V

W

Y

max. 200 km/h (125 mph)

max. 210 km/h (130 mph)

max. 240 km/h (149 mph)

max. 270 km/h (168 mph)

max. 300 km/h (186 mph)

Z

above 240 km/h (149 mph), depending on manufacturer alsoZR

Tire load and speed rating

Vehicles within the EU and countries applying EU regulations receive a Certificate of Conformity(COC). The COC

contains specifications about the size and diameter as well as load capability and speed range of the tires approved

by Volkswagen for the applicable vehicle model.

The model plate will indicate if the vehicle has a COC .

—If the model plate contains a line labeled “Authorization”, then the vehicle has a COC.

—If there is no model plate or the “Authorization” line is not included, then the vehicle does not have a COC.

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