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Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the law could
occur.

Tire identification marks

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.

Tire size

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

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:

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.

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up

to max. of 100 mph/

160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those exceed-

ing 100 mph/160 km/h

All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature

245/45 R 18 100 V XL M+S

35/240

38/260

35/240

38/260

41/280

46/320

255/40 ZR 19

36/250

41/280

285/35 ZR 19

36/250

46/320

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page

239

e.g.

Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in

Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
(not on ZR tires)
Speed code letter (in
front of the R on ZR tires)

245/45 R

18 100 V

285/35 ZR

e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age

DOT xxxx xxx 1008