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– fourth four-digit code means date of manu-
facture. If, for example, the last four numbers
read 0204, the tire was produced in th e 2nd
week of 2004.
C Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls and
their material comp osition.
D Maximu m permissible ination pressure
The maximum perm issible cold inflation pressure
to which a tire can be inflated.
Do not exceed the permissible inflation
pressure.
E Maximum Load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can be
carried by the tire. If you replace tires always use a
tire that has th e same maximum load rating as the
factory installe d tire.
F Radial
The identification indicates if the tire has radial
structure.
G Term of tubeless or tube tire
Identif ication for tubeless tires.
Speed code letter
The speed code letter indicate s the maximum
permissible speed for the tire. This cod e letter is
shown on the tire sidewall.
T = u p to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H = up to 131 mph (210 km/h)
V = up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
W = u p to 167 mph (270 km/h)
Y = up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
Tip on driving
Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower
than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be
mounted only if they bear an M+S identification on
the tire sidewall.
Please note that in addition to the wi nter tires,
all-season and all-terrain tires are also subject
to speed limits and bear this identification.
Inscrip tion on light alloy wheel s
Mainte nance note
Protect the valve insert s against soiling with
valve caps. Use only plastic valve caps. Soiled
valve inserts can cause a gradual loss of a ir.
A - Rim width in inches
B - Rim-ange contour code letter
C - Symbol for drop-center rim
D - Rim diameter i n inches
E - Double hump
F - Rim offset in mm
Note on operation
The rim width in inches A and the rim o ffset F
are v isible from th e outside. This information
can be found near the tire valve.
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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