Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the law could
occur.
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up
to max. of 100 mph/
Traveling speeds including those exceed-
ing 100 mph/160 km/h
160
km/h
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
245/45
255/40
285/35
R 18 100 V XL M+S
ZR 19
35/240
38/260
35/240
36/250
-
38/260
-
41/280
41/280
-
46/320
-
36/250
-
-
ZR 19
36/250
36/250
46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 239.
Tire identification marks
Speed letter
Q= up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
e.g.
285/35 ZR 19
245/45 R 18 100 V
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Tire Identification Number
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
(not on ZR tires)
DOT code:
Speed code letter (in
front of the R on ZR tires)
e.g.
DOT xxxx xxx 1008
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT ... 1008 indicates that the
tire was manufactured in week 10 of 2008.
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