Sidewall Tyre Markings
There are lots of markings on the side of a tyre, but what do they all mean? We’ve put together this detailed guide so that you can be informed and know exactly what the markings on your tyres mean.
Finding Your Tyre Size
Tyre markings displaying modern tyres sizes are usually expressed in the way at the top of the page
| 205 | Refers to the width of the tyre in mm | |
| 55 |
Refers to the height of the tyre as a percentage of the width |
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| R | Designates that the tyre is radial construction | |
| 16 | Refers to the wheel rim diameter in inches | |
| 91V | Indicates the maximum load capacity and speed at which the tyre can be safely operated |
Other Tyre Markings
| E Mark | Conforms to european standards | |
| SSR,RSC,ZP,RFT | Runflat tyre | |
| CONTISEAL |
Contiseal tyre |
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| REINFORCED | Reinforced tyre construction | |
| XL,Extra Load | Strengthend tyre construction for weight |
