Side Wall Lettering
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Example: Continental Conti Premium Contact 2
- Size Designation
- For example 205/55 R 16. Refer to Tire Dimension Explanation .
- Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)
- Manufacturer (Trade Name)
- Construction
- Radial - radially-oriented fibers in carcass
- Tubeless - Identifier for tubeless tires
- Load Index/Speed Rating
- For example 91. Refer to Load Index (LI) .
- For example H. Refer to Speed Rating/Maximum Speed .
- Specified Direction of Travel of Tire/Assembly Tool
- Maximum Permissible Load
- Maximum Permissible Tire Pressure
- Number of Ply Layers in the Center of the Tread and in the Sidewalls and Information about the Material
- ER Number = Approval Number
- The tires fulfill all European guidelines.
- Manufacturing Code/Date of Manufacture
- Identification number for manufacturer's factory, tire size and tire model.
- Tire age/date of manufacture, refer to TIRES, AGING .
- DOT - Department of Transportation
- Tire meets the guidelines of the American traffic authorities.
- Identification for Brazil
- Identification for China
- Country of Manufacture
- For example: Made in Germany.
- Safety Notes for Use or Fitting of Tires
- Tread Wear Index - Resistance to Abrasion
- Based on a US standard test.
- Traction Rating - Evaluation of Wet Braking Ability A, B or C
- According to US test.
- Temperature Resistance Index A, B or C
- According to US test.
- Identifying Run-flat Tires
- For example, Self Supporting Run-flat.
- Identifying, refer to STRUCTURE AND IDENTIFICATION .
- Tread Designation
- For example, Conti Premium Contact.