Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall

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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.

PAX Tires, Designations

245 -

Tire width in millimeters

690 -

Outer diameter in millimeters

R -	Radial construction

500 -

Designated diameter on standard rim seat

A -	Tire quality grading for PAX tires (A- “asymmetrical”) because both rim seats have different diameters.

99 -	Indicator of maximum load permitted for this tire (99 = 1550 kg (1.7 tons))

Y -	Speed code letter (“Y”) corresponds to a permitted maximum speed of 300 km/h (186.41 mph).

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

Tire Dimension

Tire Dimension Explanation

Tires	Speed	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Summer tires	up to 240 km/h (149.12 mph)	195	65	R	15	91	V	-
Winter tires	Up to 160 km/h (99.41 mph)	195	65	R	15	91	Q	M + S
Winter tires	Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)	195	65	R	15	91	T	M + S
High speed tires	Over 240 km/h (149.12 mph)	225	50	ZR	16	91	-	-

1 -	Tire width

2 -	Aspect ratio in %

3 -	Tire construction code “R” (means radial)

4 -	Rim diameter designation

5 -	Load index (LI)

6 -	Speed Rating

7 -	Winter tire/designation for all-season tire

Load index (LI)

The load capacity index can be found on the sidewall of the tire. It provides information about the maximum load that the tire can bear.

The load capacity index is located in the size designation, e.g. 195/65 R 15 91T, of the tire. It is indicated on the tire as a code according to ETRTO. The following table shows the load capacity index with the corresponding load capacity of the tires.

Load Index	Maximum Load of Tire
75	387 kg (853.18 lbs)
78	425 kg (936.96 lbs)
79	437 kg (963.42 lbs)
80	450 kg (992.08 lbs)
81	462 kg (1018.53 lbs)
82	475 kg (1047.19 lbs)
83	487 kg (1073.65 lbs)
84	500 kg (1102.31 lbs)
85	515 kg (1135.38 lbs)
86	530 kg (1168.45 lbs)
87	545 kg (1201.51 lbs)
88	560 kg (1234.58 lbs)
89	580 kg (1278.68 lbs)
90	600 kg (1322.77 lbs)
91	615 kg (1355.84 lbs)
92	630 kg (1388.91 lbs)
93	650 kg (1433 lbs)
94	670 kg (1477.09 lbs)
95	690 kg (1521.19 lbs)
96	710 kg (1565.28 lbs)
97	730 kg (1609.37 lbs)
98	750 kg (1653.46 lbs)
99	775 kg (1708.58 lbs)
100	800 kg (1763.69 lbs)
101	825 kg (1818.81 lbs)
102	850 kg (1873.92 lbs)
103	875 kg (1929.04 lbs)
104	900 kg (1984.16 lbs)
110	1060 kg (2336.9 lbs)
112	1120 kg (2469.17 lbs)

Speed Rating

Speed Rating/Maximum Speed

Speed Rating	High Speed
L	120 km/h (74.56 mph)
M	130 km/h (80.77 mph)
N	140 km/h (86.99 mph)
P	150 km/h (93.2 mph)
Q	160 km/h (99.41 mph)
R	170 km/h (105.63 mph)
S	180 km/h (111.84 mph)
T	190 km/h (118 mph)
U	200 km/h (124.27 mph)
H	210 km/h (130.48 mph)
V	240 km/h (149.12 mph)
ZR	Over 240 km/h (149.12 mph)
W	270 km/h (167.77 mph)
Y	300 km/h (186.41 mph)

Winter Tires with Speed Rating “V”. Refer to → Chapter „Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V“.

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