Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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sidewall.
Tire labeling (example) Meaning
Brand, Logo Manufacturer
Tire name Individual tire designation of the manufacturer.
P255 / 55 R 18
Dimensions:
P Tire application: Passenger car
255
Nominal sidewall-to-sidewall width of tire in
millimeters.
55 Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
R Tire belt design letter code for radial.
18 Rim diameter (in inches)
109 H
Load rating code → Load rating code and speed rating code
→ Speed rating code letter .
XL Indicates reinforced tire (heavy-duty)
M+S or M/S
Indicates Mud and Snow capability (also M/S) → Winter tires
.
RADIAL TUBELESS Tubeless radial tire.
E4 ...
Labeling according to international regulations (E) including
number of the approving country. The multi-digit approval
number is listed next.
DOT BT RA TY5 1709
Tire identification number (TIN)
a)
– In some cases the
manufacturing date is only on one side of the tire:
DOT
The tire complies with the requirements of the United
States Department of Transportation, responsible for
issuing safety standards.
BT Identification letter of the manufacturing site.
RA Manufacturer information regarding tire dimensions.
TY5 Tire characteristics provided by the manufacturer.