The tyre label is located on both sides. Cer-
tain labels ma
y only be found on one side
of the tyre, e.g. tyre identification number
and manufacturing date.
Any further numbers and letters are inter-
nal codes used by the tyre manufacturer or
country-specific denotations.
Low-prole tyres
Low-profile tyres have a wider tread sur-
face, larger rim diameter and lower side-
walls than conventional wheel/tyre combi-
nations → page 347. Low-profile tyres can
improve the vehicle's handling and preci-
sion. They may however result in a less
comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces
and tracks.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the
direction of rotation on tyres with direction-
al tread. The direction of rotation must be
observed in all cases. This makes sure they
run as smoothly as possible.
If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite
direction to the tread pattern, you must
take more care when driving as the tyre is
now no longer being used according to its
designation. The tyres must be replaced as
quickly as possible or be fitted with the
tread in the correct direction.
Asymmetrical tyres
Asymmetrical tyres take into account the
diering behaviour of the inner and outer
areas of the tread pattern. The sidewalls of
asymmetrical tyres are marked to indicate
"inside" or "outside". Maintain the correct
tyre positioning on the wheel rim.
Mobility tyres
The word “Seal” is on the outer wall of the
tyre if your vehicle is fitted with mobility
tyres.
A sealant applied to the inner side of the
tread encloses foreign bodies penetrating
the mobility tyre and seals the tyre tempo-
rarily.
Tyre load
The load capacity index indicates how
many kilograms can be loaded onto an in-
dividual tyre (tyre load).
Examples:
425 kg (936 lbs)
462 kg (1,018 lbs)
487 kg (1,073 lbs)
515 kg (1,135 lbs)
545 kg (1,201 lbs)
560 kg (1,234 lbs)
615 kg (1,355 lbs)
630 kg (1,388 lbs)
650 kg (1,433 lbs)
690 kg (1,521 lbs)
730 kg (1,609 lbs)
775 kg (1,708 lbs)
800 kg (1,763 lbs)
825 kg (1,818 lbs)
850 kg (1,873 lbs)
875 kg (1,929 lbs)
900 kg (1,984 lbs)
925 kg (2,039 lbs)
950 kg (2,094 lbs)
975 kg (2,149 lbs)
1,000 kg (2,204 lbs)
1,030 kg (2,270 lbs)
1,060 kg (2,337 lbs)
1,120 kg (2,469 lbs)
1,180 kg (2,601 lbs)
1,250 kg (2,755 lbs)
1,320 kg (2,910 lbs)
1,400 kg (3,086 lbs)
Speed index
The speed index indicates the maximum
permitted speed that may be driven when
particular wheels are fitted.
max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (125 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
over 240 km/h (149 mph)
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