Get Wheels and tyres -> Tyre lettering and tyre type Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Despite identical size details, the actual size of the various tyre makes may vary from these specified

dimensions, or the tyre contours may vary considerably.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles-approved tyres are guaranteed to have the dimensions that are suitable for

the vehicle. The salesperson will have to provide a certificate from the tyre manufacturer for other tyre makes

to prove that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. Store the certificate in a safe place and keep it in the

vehicle.

If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the car - for example in the case of winter

tyres or a temporary spare wheel - only use the spare tyre in the event of a breakdown for a short period of

time and drive with extra care. Replace the temporary spare wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible.

Tyre lettering and tyre type

Fig. 1 International tyre lettering

Tyre lettering (example), meaning

Individual tyre lettering from manufacturer.

1

2

Product name

DOT

The tyre complies with the legal requirements of the USA Department of

Transportation, responsible for tyre safety standards.

Tyre ID number (TIN – sometimes only on inside of wheel)and date of manufacture:

JHCO

Identifier of producing plant and specifications of the tyre manufacturer on

size and characteristics.

3

JHCO CHWS 2213

CHWS

2213

Date of manufacture: week 22 of 2013.

Information for the end user concerning comparative values for specified basic tyres(standardised test procedure):

Relative life expectancy for the tyre, with reference to a US-specific standard test. A

tyre with the specification 280 is used up at a rate of 2.8 times more slowly than

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TREADWEAR 280

standard tyres which have a treadwear value of 100. The performance of tyres is

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TREADWEAR 280

standard tyres which have a treadwear value of 100. The performance of tyres is

determined by how they are used and can notably deviate from norm values due to

Tyre lettering (example), meaning

driving style, maintenance, road surface and climatic conditions.

Wet braking performance of the tyre(AA, A, B or B). The wet braking performance is

tested under controlled conditions on certified test tracks. Tyres marked C have a low

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.

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TRACTION AA

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 tyre

pressure and does not allow for excess pressure. Excessive speed, incorrect tyre

pressure or excess pressure can cause heat build-up or tyre damage. This applies to

one or a combination of these factors.

6

TEMPERATURE A

Load index→ Tyre load and speed index→ Speed index.

7

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 tyre 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.

16

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)

528

Tyre lettering (example), meDaantiangon the tyre carcass components:

SIDEWALL 1 PLY

RAYON

1 layer of rayon (artificial silk).

TREAD 4 PLIES

Data on the tread surface components:

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1 RAYON +

2 STEEL +

1 NYLON

In this example there are 4 layers under the tread surface: 1 layer of rayon(artificial

silk), 2 layers of steel belt and 1 layer of nylon.

The tyre label is located on both sides. Certain labels may only be found on one side of the tyre, e.g. tyre

identification number and manufacturing date.

Any further numbers and letters are internal codes used by the tyre manufacturer or country-specific denotations.

Low-profile tyres

Low-profile tyres have a wider tread surface, larger rim diameter and lower sidewalls than conventional wheel/tyre

combinations . Low-profile tyres can improve the vehicle's handling and precision. They may however result in a less

comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces and tracks.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread. The direction of

rotation must be observed in all cases. This makes sure they run as smoothly as possible.

If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite direction to the tread pattern, you must take more care when driving as

the tyre is now no longer being used according to its designation. The tyres must be replaced as quickly as possible or

be fitted with the tread in the correct direction.

Asymmetrical tyres

Asymmetrical tyres take into account the differing behaviour of the inner and outer areas of the tread pattern. The

sidewalls of asymmetrical tyres are marked to indicate "inside" or "outside". Maintain the correct tyre positioning on

the wheel rim.

Mobility tyres

The word “Seal” is on the outer wall of the tyre if your vehicle is fitted with mobility tyres.

A sealant applied to the inner side of the tread encloses foreign bodies penetrating the mobility tyre and seals the

tyre temporarily.

Tyre load

The load capacity index indicates how many kilograms can be loaded onto an individual tyre(tyre load).

Examples:

78

425 kg

81

462 kg

529

83

487 kg

85

515 kg

545 kg

560 kg

615 kg

630 kg

650 kg

690 kg

730 kg

775 kg

800 kg

825 kg

850 kg

875 kg

87

88

91

92

93

95

97

99

100

101

102

103

530

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

112

114

116

118

120

900 kg

925 kg

950 kg

975 kg

1000 kg

1030 kg

1060 kg

1120 kg

1180 kg

1250 kg

1320 kg

1400 kg

Speed index

The speed index indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven when particular wheels are fitted.

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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)

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

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)

over 240 km/h (149 mph)

T

U

H

V

W

Y

Z

Some tyre manufacturers use the code “ZR” for tyres with a highest permitted speed of over 240 km/h(149 mph).

Maximum load and speed range for tyres

Vehicles registered within the EU and the EU "user countries" are issued an EC certificate of conformity. This details

the size, diameter and speed range of all tyres approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the relevant vehicle

type.

The type plate shows whether there is an EC Certificate of Conformity for this particular vehicle .

—If the type plate has a row marked “Permit” then the vehicle has an EC certificate of conformity.

—If there is no type plate, or no row marked “Permit”, the vehicle does not have an EC certificate of conformity.

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Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

Fig. 1 Under the vehicle: retaining bolt 1 and securing

bolt 2 on the spare wheel bracket.

Fig. 2 Under the vehicle: spare wheel bracket with box

spanner inserted

Remove the spare wheel

These steps should be followed in the given order only→

.

1

1. Use the box spanner from the vehicle toolkit to loosen the retaining bolt→ Fig. 1

2

until it is free.

2. Unscrew the securing bolt → Fig. 1

completely.

The spare wheel bracket is now supported by the retaining bolt.

3. Fit the box spanner in the bracket→ Fig. 2.

Make sure that the box spanner hook is located in the hole in the bracket→ Fig. 2 (close-up). If the box spanner

is hooked in correctly, you should not be able to pull it out towards the back of the vehicle.

4. Hold the box spanner with both hands.

5. Lift the box spanner upwards together with the spare wheel bracket and guide the box spanner to the right. The

head of the retaining bolt and the recess on the spare wheel bracket should be flush.

6. Guide the box spanner downwards with the spare wheel bracket.

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