Tyre lettering (example), meaning
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TRACTION AA
Wet braking performance of the tyre (
AA
,
A
,
B
or
C
). The wet
braking performance is tested under controlled conditions on
certified test tracks. Tyres marked
C
have a low traction per-
formance. The traction value assigned to the tyres is based on
linear traction tests and does not include acceleration and later-
al stability or aquaplaning and traction under maximum load.
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TEMPERATURE A
Temperature stability of the tyre at high speeds on a test bed
(
A
,
B
or
C
).
A
and
B
tyres exceed legal requirements. The tem-
perature 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.
7
88 H
Load index → page 338 and speed index → page 338.
8
Rotation and arrow Denotes direction of rotation → page 338.
OR: Outside
Denotes outside of tyres → page 338.
9
MAX INFLATION
350 KPA (51 psi/
3.51 bar)
US limitation for the maximum air pressure.
10
M+S
or
M/S
or
Denotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyres) → page 339. Stud-
ded snow tyres are labelled with an
E
after the
S
.
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TWI
Indicates the position of the tread wear indicator → page 333.
12
Brand name
,
logo
Manufacturer.
13
Marking for Volkswagen Genuine tyres → page 329.
14
Made in Germany
Country of manufacture.
15
Country-specific identification for China (China Compulsory Cer-
tification).
16
023
Country-specific identification for Brazil.
17
E4 e4 0200477-b
Indicates conformity with international regulations with the
number of the country that granted approval. Approved tyres
which comply with ECE regulations are identified with
E
, tyres
which comply with EC regulations are identified with
e
. This is
followed by the multiple-digit approval number.
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RADIAL TUBELESS Tubeless radial tyre.
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P 195 / 65 R 15 XL
Size designation:
P
Identification for passenger vehicle.
195
Tyre width from wall to wall in mm.
65
Aspect ratio in %.
R
Tyre construction: radial.
15
Rim diameter in inches.
XL
Heavy-duty tyres (extra load tyres).
20
MAX LOAD 615 KG
(1235 LBS)
US load data for the maximum load per wheel.
Useful information about wheels and tyres
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