Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire

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Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2

Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire

1 -	Size Designation

For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to → Anchor

2 -	Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)

3 -	Manufacturer (Trade Name)

4 -	Construction

Radial - radially-oriented fibers in carcass

Tubeless - Identifier for tubeless tires

5 -	Load Index/Speed Rating

For example 91. Refer to → Anchor

For example H. Refer to → Anchor

6 -	Specified Direction of Travel of Tire/Assembly Tool

7 -	Maximum Permissible Load

Specifications for North America only

8 -	Maximum Permissible Tire Pressure

Specifications for North America only

9 -	Number of Ply Layers in the Center of the Tread and in the Sidewalls and Information About the Material

10 -	ER Number = Approval Number

The tires fulfill all European guidelines.

11 -	Manufacturing Code/Date of Manufacture

Identification number for manufacturer's factory, tire size and tire model

Tire age/date of manufacture. Refer to → Chapter "Tires, Aging"

12 -	DOT - Department of Transportation

Tire meets the guidelines of the American traffic authorities

13 -	Designation for Brazil, INMETRO

14 -	Identification for China, CCC

15 -	Country of Manufacture

For example: Made in Germany

16 -	Safety Notes for Use or Fitting of Tires

17 -	Tread Wear Index - Resistance to Abrasion

based on a US standard test

18 -	Traction Rating - Evaluation of Wet Braking Ability A, B or C

according to US test

19 -	Temperature Resistance Index A, B or C

according to US test

20 -	Identifying Run-Flat Tires

For example, Self Supporting Runflat

Identifying run-flat tires. Refer to → Chapter "Run-Flat Tire, Structure and Identification, SST Tire"

21 -	Tread Designation

For example, ContiPremiumContact

Side Wall Lettering

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Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall

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. &n ...

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