Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres

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Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2

Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres

1 -

Size code

e.g. 205/55 R 16 → Anchor

2 -	Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators)

3 -	Manufacturer (trade name)

4 -	Construction

Radial - radial cord direction in carcass

Tubeless - code for tubeless tyres

5 -	Load capacity index / speed rating

e.g. 91 → Anchor

e.g. H → Anchor

6 -	Specified direction of rotation/installation for tyre

7 -	Maximum permissible load

Data for North America

8 -	Maximum permissible tyre pressure

Data for North America

9 -	Number of plies in the centre of the tread and in the sidewalls as well as information about the material

10 -	E number = Approval number

Tyre fulfils European guidelines

11 -	Manufacturer code / date of manufacture

Identification number for manufacturer's plant, tyre size and tyre model

Tyre ageing / date of manufacture → Chapter

12 -	DOT - Department of Transportation

Tyre fulfils standards of the Department of Transportation of the United States of America

13 -	Identifier for Brazil, INMETRO

14 -	Identifier for China, CCC

15 -	Country of origin

e.g. manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany)

16 -	Safety notes for use or fitting of tyre

17 -	Relative expected service life - abrasion resistance

based on a US standard test

18 -	Rating of wet-braking traction, A, B or C

According to a US test

19 -	Rating of temperature resistance, A, B or C

According to a US test

20 -	Identifying tyres with run-flat properties

e.g. self-supporting run-flat

Identifying tyres with run-flat properties → Chapter

21 -	Tread pattern

e.g. ContiPremiumContact

Identification markings on the tyre sidewall

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Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, tyres with run-flat system (PAX)

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