Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire
| Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 |
| For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor |
| 2 - |
Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) |
| 3 - |
Manufacturer (Trade Name) |
| 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 |
| 19 - |
Temperature Resistance Index A, B or C |
| 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“ |
| For example, ContiPremiumContact |
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.
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Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey
to ensure your own safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users
:
Check that all lights and turn signals are
working properly.
Check the tyre pressure Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres Tyres ...
Plastic Cleaner
Definition:
Plastic Cleaner -D 195 850 A1-
Edition 04/2009
Product Description
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Tires, Reinforced, Extra Load
Some time ago, the designation “Reinforced” was replaced
with the designation “Extra Load” by some tire manufacturers. In
countries outside Europe, this designation has been conventional
for some time. There are no technical differences.
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Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall