The tyre sidewall has a coded marking system, which provides information about the tyre.
Tyre Marking Example: | ||
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P 245 50 R 16 95 S | ||
P | Passenger Vehicle Designation | |
245 | Section Width in mm (245 mm) | |
50 | Aspect Ratio % (Section Height to Section Width) (50 = 50%) | |
R | Tyre Construction (R = Radial) | |
16 | Rim Diameter in inches (16 = 16") | |
C | Service Application Code (C or LT = Light Truck or Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicle) NOTE: Some European and Japanese light truck tyres use C instead of LT for the same purpose. | |
95 | Max Load Index | 91 = 615 kg |
92 = 630 kg | ||
93 = 650 kg | ||
94 = 670 kg | ||
95 = 690 kg | ||
96 = 710 kg | ||
97 = 730 kg | ||
99 = 775 kg | ||
104 = 900 kg | ||
106 = 950 kg | ||
S | Speed Rating | R = 170 km/h |
S = 180 km/h | ||
H = 210 km/h | ||
V = 240 km/h | ||
W = 270 km/h |