Pax Tires, Designations
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires can be allocated clearly.
245 - Tire width in millimeters
690 - Outer diameter in millimeters
R - Radial construction
500 - Designated diameter on standard rim seat
A - Tire quality grading for PAX tires (A- "asymmetrical") because both rim seats have different diameters
99 - Indicator of maximum load permitted for this tire (99 = 1550 kg (3417 lb)
Y - Speed code letter ("Y") corresponds to a permitted maximum speed of 300 km/h (186 mph)