Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair 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

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