Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall
| 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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| 245 - |
Tire width in millimeters |
| 690 - |
Outer diameter in millimeters |
| 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). |
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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 |
- |
- |
| 3 - |
Tire construction code “R” (means radial) |
| 4 - |
Rim diameter designation |
| 7 - |
Winter tire/designation for all-season tire |
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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“. |
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2
1 -
Size Designation
For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor
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the following differences in comparison to conventional tires:
Pax Tires with Supporting Ring
–
-I- PAX tires with air
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