Tire, Labelling: Notes

Side Wall Lettering

Example: Dunlop SP Sport 9000

1. Size Designation (215/55 ZR16)
   • AUDI PAX TIRES, SIDE WALL LABELLING 
2. Manufacturer (trade name)
3. Tread designation
4. Label for tubeless tires
5. Radial - Construction (radially-oriented fibers in shell)
   • RADIAL PLY TIRE STRUCTURE 
   • RUN-FLAT TIRE, SST TIRES, STRUCTURE AND LABELLING 
   • RUN-FLAT TIRE, SEAL INSIDE-TECHNOLOGY, STRUCTURE 
6. Note for Versions with >>Rim Protection<<
7. Production Date - see tire aging
   NOTE:

   Retreaded tires also have a label "R" or "Retreated" and the date when it was retreaded instead of the production date.

8. E number = Approval number The tires fulfill all European guidelines.
   • European guidelines according to ECE-R30, EEC92/93 or ECE - R 117
     NOTE:

     Based on the EU guideline ECE- R117, tires that fulfill the new driving noise limits also have an "S" designation for Sound on the sidewall.

     For passenger vehicle tires with a cross section up to 185 mm: from 10/01/2009

     For passenger vehicle tires with a cross section from 185 mm to 215 mm: from 10/01/2010

     For passenger vehicle tires with a cross section over 215 mm: from 10/01/2011

9. Production country - manufactured in Germany.
10. Internal tread code from manufacturer
11. Department of Transportation - the tires fulfill the guidelines of the American traffic authorities
12. Example: Dunlop SP Sport 9000

    DOT - identification number code for production plant, tire size and tire version

13. Maximum permitted load (Load Index)
    NOTE:

    Additional designation of "Reinforced" or "Extra Load" or "XL" is required for tire load capacity increase

    • TIRES, REINFORCED, EXTRA LOAD 
    • EXTRA LOAD (XL) V WINTER TIRES 
14. Number of layers in the tread center and in the sidewalls and specification of material
15. Position of Tread Wear Indicator (TWI)
16. Relative service life expectancy - abrasion resistance - refers to a US-specific standard test
17. Rating of wet braking capability: A, B or C based on US-specific test
18. Rating of temperature stability: A, B or C based on US-specific test
19. Safety Precaution for Use or Fitting of Tires
20. Indication of "Ultralight construction", tire is up to 30% lighter
21. Specified running direction of tire
22. Inmetro label, is only required for the Brazilian market

Run-flat tires, SST (Self Supporting Tire) and PAX have a special designation on the tire sidewall depending on the manufacturer.