Side Wall Lettering
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Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 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 TIRE LETTERING EXPLANATION .
- For example H. Refer to Speed Rating/Maximum Speed .
- Specified Direction of Travel of Tire/Assembly Tool
- Maximum Permissible Load
- Specifications for North America only.
- Maximum Permissible Tire Pressure
- Specifications for North America only.
- 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 Runflat.
- Identifying run-flat tires, refer to STRUCTURE AND IDENTIFICATION .
- Tread Designation
- For example, ContiPremiumContact.