Tyre Sidewall Information
1 205/55 R16 91 V
205: Tire width in millimeters
55: Cross section ratio (the tire height is 55% of the width).
R: Symbol for radial tires (or RF for run-flat tires)
16: Rim diameter in inches
91: Load index and Load index . “91” means that the tire can be loaded with up to 615 kg (see table below).
V: velocity or speed symbol index for maximum speed. “V” stands for a maximum speed of 240 km / h (see table below). , the size is adjusted “REINFORCED” or “EXTRA LOAD” (XL) for reinforced tires with increased capacity, “M + S” for winter tires. snowflake: This additional marking on an M + S tire shows that the tire meets prescribed test criteria and ensures good winter properties.
2 Tubeless
Tubeless. Suction. “Tube type” tires may only be fitted with a hose.
3 E4
marking for compliance with ECE regulations. The number after the E in the circle indicates the permission to land. “4” stands for Netherlands.
4 0227293
approval number of relevant ECE Regulation.
5 0810
Encrypted production date. “08” means eighth week of the year, “10” represents the year 2010.
6 DOT
stands for “Department of Transportation”, U.S. Department of Transportation.
7 TWI
The “Tread Wear Indicator” shows the degree of tread wear and is fitted with 1.6 mm profile.
8 Made in. ..
labeling the country of manufacture.
9 E
Indicates an optimized rolling resistance tires according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications out.
Load Index
The load index or load index is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire.
Speed Index
The speed symbol or speed index indicates the maximum speed at which the tire has a load index of the load index and load-carrying capacity.
The data presented here come courtesy of the “Technical Guide” of the Continental Tires Germany GmbH
DOT number search
On the sidewall of a tire are not only information about the size and date of production, but also on company and factory, in which a tire was manufactured.
The American Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA offers a comprehensive search facility to the DOT numbers or the so-called “Plant Code” .