Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 311

Tire labeling (example)
Brand, Logo
Tire name
P215 / 55 R 18
95 H
XL
M+S or M/S
RADIAL TUBELESS
E4 ...
DOT BT RA TY5 1709
TWI
Made in Germany
MAX LOAD 615 KG (1356 LBS)
MAX INFLATION 350 KPA
(51 PSI)
ROTATION
SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYON
TREAD 4 PLIES
1 RAYON + 2 STEEL +
1 NYLON
Consumer information regarding comparison to specified base tires (standardized test
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TIN represents the serial number of the tire.
Individual tire designation of the manufacturer.
P Tire application: Passenger car
255 Nominal sidewall-to-sidewall width of tire in millimeters.
55 Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
R Tire belt design letter code for radial.
18
Load rating code ⇒ p age 365 and speed rating code.
Indicates "reinforced" tire (heavy-duty)
Indicates Mud and Snow capability (also M/S).
Labeling according to international regulations (E) including
number of the approving country. The multi-digit approval number
Tire identification number (TIN
manufacturing date is only on one side of the tire:
DOT The tire complies with the requirements of the United
States Department of Transportation, responsible for
BT Identification letter of the manufacturing site.
RA Manufacturer information regarding tire dimensions.
TY5 Tire characteristics provided by the manufacturer.
1709 Manufacturing date: 17th week in 2009.
Marks the position of the treadwear indicator.
Country of manufacture.
United States maximum load rating per wheel.
United States maximum permissible inflation pressure.
Rotation direction (unidirectional tires)
Tire ply composition and materials used:
Tire tread composition and materials used:
In this example there are 4 layers under the tread: 1 layer of
rayon, 2 layers of steel belt and 1 layer of nylon.
procedure):
Meaning
Manufacturer
Dimensions:
Rim diameter (in inches)
Tubeless radial tire.
is listed next.
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- In some cases the
issuing safety standards.
1 layer of rayon.