Technical Databook 2010·2011 Car and Van Tyres
Technical Databook 2010·2011 Car and Van Tyres
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IntroductionThis data book contains comprehensive informationon Barum <strong>Car</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Van</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong>. The technical data<strong>and</strong> other details on tyres <strong>and</strong> accessories havebeen compiled to reflect as exactly <strong>and</strong> completelyas possible the current state of development<strong>and</strong>arebasedonETRTO 1) , ISO 2) <strong>and</strong> WdK/DIN 3)st<strong>and</strong>ards.Most of the Barum tyres comply with DOT 4)regulations <strong>and</strong> are marked accordingly.They are homologated in accordance with therelevant ECE 5) regulation <strong>and</strong> are hence alsohomologated in accordance with current EU 6) tyreregulation.This databook is intended for information <strong>and</strong>instruction only. No liability whatsoever will beaccepted for damage, regardless of its nature <strong>and</strong>its legal basis, arising from advice given in thisbook.Safety hintsTyre safety tipsWe recommend that the inflation pressure ofevery tyre is checked at least every 14 days.Avoid driving over sharp-edged or pointed objects.Lower inflation pressures, greater loads or higherspeeds than specified by the vehicle <strong>and</strong>/or tyremanufacturer all shorten the service life of tyres<strong>and</strong> can result in structural damages.We recommend that new tyres are run in atmoderate speeds for the first 120 to 190 miles(200 to 300 km) to roughen the tread surface.The tyre does not achieve its best performanceuntil after this running-in period.We recommend all wheel positions of a passengercar are fitted with tyres of the same tread design.Please observe the detailed operating instructionson page 41 ff.1) ETRTO – The European Tyre <strong>and</strong> Rim <strong>Technical</strong>Organisation, Brussels2) ISO – International Organization forSt<strong>and</strong>ardization3) DIN – German Institute for St<strong>and</strong>ardization, BerlinWdK – German Rubber Manufacturers’ Association,Frankfurt/M.4) DOT – Department of Transportation (USA)5) ECE – Economic Commission for Europe(UNO-Institution, Geneva)6) EU – European Union, formerly EECSAFETY WARNING!The instructions given inthis databook must be⁄!observed to ensure vehiclesafety at all times.This applies especially withrespect to tyre inflationpressure recommendations.Non-compliance with these instructions meansrisking tyre damage which, if serious enough, mayresult in a tyre bursting. It is hazards like thesethat can cause traffic accidents involving vehicledamage <strong>and</strong>/or serious personal injury.2 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
ContentsIntroduction, Safety hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Tyre Sidewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Service description (Load Index <strong>and</strong> Speed Index) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Units of measurement <strong>and</strong> definitions of the technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Passenger <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong><strong>Van</strong> tyresSummer tyresBravuris 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Brillantis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Brillantis 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11All season tyreQuartaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Winter tyrePolaris 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144x4 tyreBravuris 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<strong>Technical</strong> data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17<strong>Van</strong>is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Sno<strong>Van</strong>is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<strong>Technical</strong> data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<strong>Tyres</strong> for caravans <strong>and</strong> car drawn trailers (special load capacities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Operating instructionsCorrect choice of tyre <strong>and</strong> wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Fitting the tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Fitting the wheel to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Load capacity <strong>and</strong> speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Tyre damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Tyre Rotation on a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Tyre storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Tyre service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Minimum tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Guidelines on tyre safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Publisher’s imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 3
Tyre Sidewall Informationuqwezrt4 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Tyre Sidewall Informationq 225/40 ZR18 92W 225 Nominal Section width in mm.40 Nominal aspect ratio(Tyre height is 40% of tyre width).R Symbol for radial tyre.18 Rim diameter Code (in inches).92 Load Index “92” = max. load of this tyre is 630 kg(see table page 6).W Speed Index, indicating max. speedW =270 km/h /169 mph (see table page 6).EXTRA LOAD (XL) or „REINFORCED”wfor reinforced tyres,„M+S” forwintertyres.Snowflake on the mountain (in USA <strong>and</strong> Canada):This additional marking on an M+S tyre showsthat the tyre meets prescribed test criteria<strong>and</strong> ensures good winter properties.ertzuTUBELESS1510E4TWIMade in ...tubeless.(TUBE TYPE tyres must be mounted with tubes).Production code (“15” means 15th week,“10” means 2010).Marking indicating accordance with ECE regulations. The numberafter the E in the circle indicates the country of homologation.CE 4 (4=Netherl<strong>and</strong>s) *0222088 Approval number acc. to relevant ECE regulationSign for position of TWI (Tread Wear Indicator).Cross ribs evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre in thelongitudinal tread grooves <strong>and</strong> becoming level with the tread surface whenthe remaining tread depth is down to 1.6 mm.Marking showing the country of origin.All other information applies to countries outside Europe (esp. USA).*)This sign may also be e4 ,if the tyre was homologated in accordancewith the EU guideline 92/23.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 5
Service descriptionIncluding Load Index <strong>and</strong> Speed IndexLoad Index (LI)The Load Index is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tyre can carry (see also p.46).LIkg50 19051 19552 20053 20654 21255 21856 22457 23058 23659 24360 25061 25762 26563 27264 280LIkg65 29066 30067 30768 31569 32570 33571 34572 35573 36574 37575 38776 40077 41278 42579 437LIkg80 45081 46282 47583 48784 50085 51586 53087 54588 56089 58090 60091 61592 63093 65094 670LIkg95 69096 71097 73098 75099 775100 800101 825102 850103 875104 900105 925106 950107 975108 1000109 1030LI kg110 1060111 1090112 1120113 1150114 1180115 1215116 1250117 1285118 1320119 1360120 1400121 1450122 1500123 1550124 1600Speed Index (SI)The Speed Index indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry a load corresponding to itsLoad Index.SIMax. speed forpassenger car tyresM 81 mph 1) 130 km/h 1)P 93 mph 150 km/hQ 100 mph 160 km/hR 106 mph 170 km/hS 112 mph 180 km/hT 118 mph 190 km/hH 130 mph 210 km/hV 150 mph 240 km/hW 169 mph 270 km/hY 187 mph 300 km/hZR over 150 mph over 240 km/hSIReference speed forcommercial vehicle tyresK 69 mph 110 km/hL 75 mph 120 km/hM 81 mph 130 km/hN 87 mph 140 km/hP 93 mph 150 km/hQ 100 mph 160 km/hR 106 mph 170 km/hS 112 mph 180 km/hT 118 mph 190 km/hH 130 mph 210 km/h1)As a rule only used for special spare tyres if they qualify according to ECE Regulation 30. In accordance with ECE Regulation 64 governingthe use of special spare tyres, even these more highly rated tyres may only be used up to a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).6 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Units of measurement <strong>and</strong> definitions of the technical dataThe technical data in the tables comply generallywith international st<strong>and</strong>ards.All dimensions in the tables of this databookare given in millimetres (mm), if not indicated ina different way.The rim diameter is given in inch code. Tyre rangeson new rim types may also be marked in mm.Construction measurements are theoretical valuesfor the design of the tyre: The width is relativeto the smooth sidewall, the outer diameter to thetread centre.Maximum measurements are actual operatingmeasurements of the inflated tyre (operatingpressure) in the unloaded state. They include growthbut exclude dynamic distortions.The width is the max. permitted tyre width,including sidewall decorative markings, when thetyre is mounted on the correct rim.The outer diameter is the max. permitted diameter.The max. measurements are binding for vehicledesigners.The static radius is the distance between thewheel centre <strong>and</strong> the ground contact patch undermax. load at the recommended tyre pressure.The rolling circumference is the distance coveredby a point on the circumference when the tyrerevolves once at 60 km/h (37 mph).The load capacity in kilograms (kg) is weight inthesenseofamass.Tyre pressure (inflation pressure) is given in baras an overpressure (cold tyre), for driving speedsup to 160 km/h (100 mph).Vehicle designers should bear in mind themaximum values for tyre outer diameter <strong>and</strong> widthwhen planning the wheel space of a vehicle,if all st<strong>and</strong>ard approved tyres are to fit without anyrestrictions. Should this by way of exception notbe possible, the safety risk must be eliminated bytaking appropriate measures.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 7
Bravuris 2Summer <strong>Tyres</strong>The economical highperformerThe new Bravuris 2 – so much drivingpleasure for so little money! Barum’sfastest all-rounder for long-lasting fun.cccInnovative asymmetricaltread pattern.Higher mileage performance– through computeroptimisedcontour <strong>and</strong> thelatest silica compound.Even pressure distributionfor reduced wear.cccLarge tread lugs on the tyreouter side ensure h<strong>and</strong>lingstability <strong>and</strong> safe braking ondry roads.Siped ribs provide optimumsteering precision – even athigh speed.Max. traction <strong>and</strong> outst<strong>and</strong>ingbraking power throughsturdy lugs.cccLarge number of lugs onthetyreinnersidereducethe risk of aquaplaning <strong>and</strong>provide safety when brakingin the wet.Wide grooves disperse waterquickly <strong>and</strong> efficiently.New silica compound meansbest grip on wet roads.8 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Bravuris 2Size range65 series195/65 R 15 91 H91 V205/65 R 15 94 H94 V215/65 R 15 96 H60 series195/60 R 15 88 H88 V205/60 R 15 91 H91 V215/60 R 15 94 H225/60 R 15 96 V205/60 R 16 92 H92 V215/60 R 16 XL 99 H225/60 R 16 98 W (ZR) +235/60 R 16 100 W55 series185/55 R 14 80 H185/55 R 15 82 H82 V195/55 R 15 85 H85 V205/55 R 15 88 V205/55 R 16 91 H91 V91 W (ZR)205/55 R 16 XL 94 V215/55 R 16 93 H93 W (ZR)215/55 R 16 XL 97 H97 W (ZR)225/55 R 16 95 V95 W (ZR)215/55 R 17 94 W (ZR)225/55 R 17 XL 101 W (ZR)50 series195/50 R 15 82 H82 V205/50 R 15 86 V195/50 R 16 XL 88 V205/50 R 16 87 W (ZR)225/50 R 16 92 W (ZR)205/50 R 17 89 V FR205/50 R 17 XL 93 V FR93 W (ZR) FR215/50 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR215/50 R 17 XL 95 Y FR225/50 R 17 XL 98 W (ZR) FRSummer <strong>Tyres</strong>45 series195/45 R 15 78 V FR195/45 R 16 80 V FR205/45 R 16 83 V FR83 W (ZR) FR205/45 R 17 XL 88 W (ZR) FR215/45 R 17 XL 91 W (ZR) FR225/45 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR225/45 R 17 XL 94 W (ZR) FR235/45 R 17 94 W (ZR) FR235/45 R 17 XL 97 Y (ZR) FR245/45 R 17 95 W (ZR) FR225/45 R 18 91 Y (ZR) FR245/45 R 18 96 W (ZR) FR255/45 R 18 XL 103 Y (ZR) FR40 series215/40 R 16 XL 86 W (ZR) FR205/40 R 17 XL 84 W (ZR) FR215/40 R 17 XL 87 W (ZR) FR235/40 R 17 90 W (ZR) FR245/40 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR255/40 R 17 94 W (ZR) FR225/40 R 18 XL 92 W (ZR) FR235/40 R 18 XL 95 W (ZR) FR245/40 R 18 XL 97 Y (ZR) FR255/40 R 19 XL 100 Y (ZR) FR35 series255/35 R 18 XL 94 W (ZR) FR265/35 R 18 93 W (ZR) FR235/35 R 19 XL 91 Y (ZR) FR255/35 R 19 XL 96 Y (ZR) FR245/35 R 20 XL 95 Y (ZR) FR255/35 R 20 XL 97 Y (ZR) FR+ Tread pattern BravurisSee cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 9
BrillantisSummer <strong>Tyres</strong>High performance at low costThe Brillantis – a summer tyre offeringa long service life, comfort <strong>and</strong> good grip,whatever the conditions.cccLong service life throughflat belt contour.Sturdy shoulder lugsminimise uneven tread wear.New contour shapeenhances driving stability<strong>and</strong> comfort.cccOutst<strong>and</strong>ing longitudinal<strong>and</strong> lateral water dispersionthrough longitudinalshoulder grooves.Central groove reducesthe risk of aquaplaning.Increased mileageperformance throughoptimised tread compound.cccEfficient transmission offorces on wet <strong>and</strong> dry roads,thanks to high tread rigidity.Sipes in the tread patternreduce noise levels.Sturdy tread lugs increasetyre life.Size range80 series135/80 R 13 70 T ß165/80 R 13 83 T +165/80 R 14 85 T175/80 R 14 88 T ß88 H ß70 series155/70 R 12 73 S175/70 R 13 82 T82 H ß70 series185/70 R 13 86 T ß185/70 R 14 88 T ß88 H ß195/70 R 14 91 T ß65 series175/65 R 13 80 T ß155/65 R 14 75 T ß65 series185/65 R 15 88 T185/65 R 15 XL 92 T60 series185/60 R 13 80 H ß165/60 R 14 75 H ß175/60 R 14 79 H ß+ Tread pattern OR57 BrillantSee cover foldout for footnotes.10 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Brillantis 2Summer <strong>Tyres</strong>Makes driving <strong>and</strong> saving funThe Brillantis 2 provides the perfect combinationof economy <strong>and</strong> long service life.Balanced driving characteristics <strong>and</strong> aprecise steering response make this tyrea good all-round solution.cccFlat contour, good groundpressure distribution.High milage performance forprolonged driving fun.Pleasantly low rolling noise.NEWcccAsymmetrical tread patternwith solid outer shoulder.Substantial lateral stiffnessin the outer shoulder lugs.Greater safety during criticalsteering manoeuvres.cccContinuous lateral grooveson the inner side, narrowsipes in the lugs.Unimpeded water flow,increased aquaplaning safety.Short braking distances onwet roads.Size range see following pagef<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 11
Brillantis 2Size range80 series135/80 R 13 70 T R145/80 R 13 75 T155/80 R 13 79 T175/80 R 14 88 T R88 H R70 series145/70 R 13 71 T155/70 R 13 75 T165/70 R 13 79 T165/70 R 13 XL 83 T175/70 R 13 82 T82 H R70 series185/70 R 13 86 T165/70 R 14 81 T165/70 R 14 XL 85 T175/70 R 14 84 T84 H175/70 R 14 XL 88 T185/70 R 14 88 T R88 H R195/70 R 14 91 T R65 series155/65 R 13 73 T165/65 R 13 77 T175/65 R 13 80 T R155/65 R 14 75 T R165/65 R 14 79 T175/65 R 14 82 T82 H175/65 R 14 XL 86 T185/65 R 14 86 T86 H195/65 R 14 89 H165/65 R 15 81 T R175/65 R 15 84 T R84 H R185/65 R 15 88 T88 H195/65 R 15 91 T195/65 R 15 XL 95 TSummer <strong>Tyres</strong>60 series185/60 R 13 80 H R165/60 R 14 75 T R75 H R175/60 R 14 79 H R185/60 R 14 82 T82 H195/60 R 14 86 H175/60 R 15 81 H R185/60 R 15 84 H185/60 R 15 XL 88 H55 series185/55 R 14 80 H R175/55 R 15 77 T RSee cover foldout for footnotes.12 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
QuartarisAll season tyreSuper price –fit for all weathersThe Quartaris is an all-round tyre suitablefor all-season use which combines thedriving characteristics of summer <strong>and</strong>winter tyres at a very high level. Its treadpattern ensures good grip whatever theweather.ccccccFully-featured summer <strong>and</strong>winter tyre.Directionally-orientated treadpattern with flat sipes.Innovative part-silica compound.High grip in all weathers.Efficient waterdispersion, good aquaplaningcharacteristics.Very precise steeringresponse.cccShort braking distances onwet <strong>and</strong> dry roads, as well ason ice.Outst<strong>and</strong>ing traction in snow.Pleasant rolling comfort.Size range70 series155/70 R 13 75 T165/70 R 13 79 T175/70 R 13 82 T165/70 R 14 81 T175/70 R 14 84 TSee cover foldout for footnotes.65 series165/65 R 14 79 T175/65 R 14 82 T185/65 R 14 86 T185/65 R 15 88 T88 H195/65 R 15 91 T91 H60 series185/60 R 14 82 T82 H195/60 R 15 88 H205/60 R 15 91 H55 series205/55 R 16 91 H50 series195/50 R 15 82 H<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 13
Polaris 2Winter <strong>Tyres</strong>Low-cost winter driving fun.Asafebet!Polaris 2 – the all-rounder for superiorroad h<strong>and</strong>ling at all times. This wintertyre provides good grip in snow <strong>and</strong> slush,on ice <strong>and</strong> in the wet. Consistently –<strong>and</strong> at an optimum price/performanceratio. Approved for speeds up to240 km/h (150 mph).Sipesc Combined stepped <strong>and</strong>wave-shaped sipes.c Dig deep into the snow.c Ensure good lateralguidance.Treadc With supple silica compound.c Grips very well on wetroads too.c Disperses water <strong>and</strong> slushvery efficiently.ContourcccDesigned for comfortablerunning.Stabilises lateral movement.Ensures low wear.As V version up to 240 km/h (150 mph)14 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Polaris 2Size range80 series135/80 R 13 70 T145/80 R 13 75 T155/80 R 13 79 T165/80 R 13 83 T165/80 R 14 85 T175/80 R 14 88 T70 series145/70 R 13 71 T155/70 R 13 75 T165/70 R 13 79 T165/70 R 13 XL 83 T175/70 R 13 82 T165/70 R 14 81 T175/70 R 14 84 T185/70 R 14 88 T65 series155/65 R 13 73 T175/65 R 13 80 T155/65 R 14 75 T165/65 R 14 79 T175/65 R 14 82 T175/65 R 14 XL 86 T185/65 R 14 86 T195/65 R 14 89 T185/65 R 15 88 T195/65 R 15 91 T91 H195/65 R 15 XL 95 T205/65 R 15 94 T94 H215/65 R 15 96 H215/65 R 16 98 H60 series185/60 R 14 82 T185/60 R 15 84 T185/60 R 15 XL 88 T195/60 R 15 88 T88 H205/60 R 15 91 T91 H205/60 R 16 92 H215/60 R 16 XL 99 H225/60 R 16 XL 102 H55 series185/55 R 14 80 T FR185/55 R 15 82 T195/55 R 15 85 H205/55 R 16 91 T FR91 H FR205/55 R 16 XL 94 H94 V215/55 R 16 93 H215/55 R 16 XL 97 H225/55 R 16 95 H FR225/55 R 16 XL 99 H FR225/55 R 17 XL 101 VWinter <strong>Tyres</strong>50 series195/50 R 15 82 T FR82 H FR205/50 R 16 87 H205/50 R 17 XL 93 H FR45 series225/45 R 17 91 H FR225/45 R 17 XL 94 V FRSee cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 15
Bravuris 4x44x4 tyreFor active drivers countingon funThe optimum blend of safety, activity,long service life <strong>and</strong> attractive priceoffered by the Bravuris 4x4 makes thistyre an impressive choice. Ideally suitedfor driving on the road <strong>and</strong> for light offroadconditions.ccccccExtra flat contour, uniformstiffness.Positive interlocking with theroad surface.Safe braking in both wet <strong>and</strong>dry conditions.Reduced slip, even groundpressure distribution.Very low tread wear.High mileage performancefor prolonged drivingpleasure.cccOptimised sipes level offpeaks in noise.High driving comfort, lowtyre noise.Outst<strong>and</strong>ing price/performance ratio.Size range80 series205/80 R 16 XL 104 T75 series235/75 R 15 XL 109 T245/75 R 15 C 109 / 107 T185/75 R 16 92 T225/75 R 16 104 T FRSee cover foldout for footnotes.70 series205/70 R 15 96 T265/70 R 15 112 H215/70 R 16 100 H225/70 R 16 102 H235/70 R 16 106 H245/70 R 16 107 H265/70 R 16 112 H65 series215/65 R 16 98 H255/65 R 16 109 H235/65 R 17 XL 108 V FR60 series235/60 R 16 100 H235/60 R 18 XL 107 V FR55 series255/55 R 18 XL 109 V FRFlotation sizeLT 31 x 10.50 R 15 109 S FR16 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)80 series ***)135/80 R 13 70 335 3 1 ⁄2 J 138 554 249 16654 J 1434 1 ⁄2 J 149145/80 R 13 75 387 3 1 ⁄2 J 1464 J 151 572 255 17154 1 ⁄2 J 1565 J 161155/80 R 13 79 437 4 J 1584 1 ⁄2 J 163 588 262 17655 J 168165/80 R 13 83 487 4 J 1674 1 ⁄2 J 172 604 268 18105 J 1775 1 ⁄2 J 182165/80 R 14 85 515 4 J 1674 1 ⁄2 J 172 631 281 18905 J 1775 1 ⁄2 J 182175/80 R 14 88 560 4 1 ⁄2 J 1795 J 184 648 287 19405 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194205/80 R 16 XL 104 900 5 J 2065 1 ⁄2 J 211 748 331 22396 J 2166 1 ⁄2 J 2217 J 22675 series235/75 R 15 XL 109 1030 6 J 2396 1 ⁄2 J 244 747 328 22367 J 2497 1 ⁄2 J 2548 J 259185/75 R 16 92 630 4 1 ⁄2 J 1865 J 191 *** *** ****5 1 ⁄2 J 1976 J 202225/75 R 16 104 900 6 J 232 758 335 22696 1 ⁄2 J 2377 J 2427 1 ⁄2 J 247See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 17
<strong>Technical</strong> dataSizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)Radiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)70 series155/70 R 12 73 365 4 B 1584 1 ⁄2 B 163 531 238 15955 B 168145/70 R 13 71 345 3 1 ⁄2 J 1464 J 1514 1 ⁄2 J 156 542 245 16305 J 161155/70 R 13 75 387 4 J 1584 1 ⁄2 J 163 556 250 16705 J 168165/70 R 13 79 437 4 J 167165/70 R 13 XL 83 487 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 572 256 17155 1 ⁄2 J 182175/70 R 13 82 475 4 1 ⁄2 J 1795 J 184 586 261 17555 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/70 R 13 86 530 4 1 ⁄2 J 1875 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 197 600 266 18006 J 202165/70 R 14 81 462 4 J 167165/70 R 14 XL 85 515 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 598 268 17955 1 ⁄2 J 182175/70 R 14 84 500 4 1 ⁄2 J 179175/70 R 14 XL 88 560 5 J 184 612 274 18355 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/70 R 14 88 560 4 1 ⁄2 J 1875 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 197 626 279 18806 J 202195/70 R 14 91 615 5 J 1995 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 640 285 19206 1 ⁄2 J 214195/70 R 15 Rf. 97 730 5 J 1995 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 665 297 20006 1 ⁄2 J 214See cover foldout for footnotes.18 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)70 series205/70 R 15 96 710 5 J 2075 1 ⁄2 J 2126 J 217 681 303 20406 1 ⁄2 J 2227 J 227265/70 R 15 112 1120 7 J 2727 1 ⁄2 J 2778 J 282 767 336 22978 1 ⁄2 J 2879 J 292215/70 R 16 100 800 5 1 ⁄2 J 2206 J 2256 1 ⁄2 J 230 720 321 21597 J 235225/70 R 16 102 850 6 J 2326 1 ⁄2 J 237 734 326 22027 J 2427 1 ⁄2 J 247235/70 R 16 106 950 6 J 2406 1 ⁄2 J 2457 J 250 750 332 22457 1 ⁄2 J 2558 J 260245/70 R 16 107 975 6 1 ⁄2 J 2537 J 258 764 337 22877 1 ⁄2 J 2638 J 268265/70 R 16 112 1120 7 J 2737 1 ⁄2 J 2788 J 283 792 348 23738 1 ⁄2 J 2889 J 29365 series155/65 R 13 73 365 4 1 ⁄2 J 163 540 244 16255 J 1685 1 ⁄2 J 173165/65 R 13 77 412 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 552 248 16605 1 ⁄2 J 1826 J 187175/65 R 13 80 450 5 J 184 568 254 17005 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 19
<strong>Technical</strong> dataSizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)Radiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)65 series155/65 R 14 75 387 4 1 ⁄2 J 163 566 257 17005 J 1685 1 ⁄2 J 173165/65 R 14 79 437 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 578 261 17405 1 ⁄2 J 1826 J 187175/65 R 14 82 475 5 J 184 594 267 1780175/65 R 14 XL 86 530 5 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/65 R 14 86 530 5 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 197 606 272 18206 J 2026 1 ⁄2 J 207195/65 R 14 89 580 5 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 620 277 18606 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219165/65 R 15 81 462 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 603 274 18155 1 ⁄2 J 1826 J 187175/65 R 15 84 500 5 J 184 619 279 18555 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/65 R 15 88 560 5 J 192185/65 R 15 XL 92 630 5 1 ⁄2 J 197 631 284 18956 J 2026 1 ⁄2 J 207195/65 R 15 91 615 5 1 ⁄2 J 204195/65 R 15 XL 95 690 6 J 209 645 290 19356 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219205/65 R 15 94 670 5 1 ⁄2 J 212205/65 R 15 Rf. 99 775 6 J 217 657 294 19756 1 ⁄2 J 2227 J 2277 1 ⁄2 J 232215/65 R 15 96 710 6 J 2256 1 ⁄2 J 230 673 300 20157 J 2357 1 ⁄2 J 240See cover foldout for footnotes.20 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)65 series215/65 R 16 98 750 6 J 2256 1 ⁄2 J 230 698 312 20907 J 2357 1 ⁄2 J 240255/65 R 16 109 1030 7 J 2657 1 ⁄2 J 270 752 332 22518 J 2758 1 ⁄2 J 2809 J 285235/65 R 17 XL 108 1000 6 1 ⁄2 J 2457 J 250 750 335 22517 1 ⁄2 J 2558 J 2608 1 ⁄2 J 26560 series185/60 R 13 80 450 5 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 197 560 252 16856 J 2026 1 ⁄2 J 207165/60 R 14 75 387 4 1 ⁄2 J 1725 J 177 562 255 16905 1 ⁄2 J 1826 J 187175/60 R 14 79 437 5 J 184 574 260 17255 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/60 R 14 82 475 5 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 197 586 265 17656 J 2026 1 ⁄2 J 207195/60 R 14 86 530 5 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 600 269 18006 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219175/60 R 15 81 462 5 J 184 599 272 18055 1 ⁄2 J 1896 J 194185/60 R 15 84 500 5 J 192185/60 R 15 XL 88 560 5 1 ⁄2 J 197 611 277 18406 J 2026 1 ⁄2 J 207See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 21
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)55 series185/55 R 14 80 450 5 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 1976 J 202 568 258 17106 1 ⁄2 J 207185/55 R 15 82 475 5 J 1925 1 ⁄2 J 1976 J 202 593 270 17856 1 ⁄2 J 207195/55 R 15 85 515 5 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 603 282 18156 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219205/55 R 15 88 560 5 1 ⁄2 J 2136 J 2186 1 ⁄2 J 223 617 279 18507 J 2287 1 ⁄2 J 233205/55 R 16 91 615 5 1 ⁄2 J 213205/55 R 16 XL 94 670 6 J 2186 1 ⁄2 J 223 642 291 19307 J 2287 1 ⁄2 J 233215/55 R 16 93 650 6 J 225215/55 R 16 XL 97 730 6 1 ⁄2 J 2307 J 235 652 295 19607 1 ⁄2 J 240225/55 R 16 95 690 6 J 232225/55 R 16 XL 99 775 6 1 ⁄2 J 2377 J 242 664 300 19957 1 ⁄2 J 2478 J 252215/55 R 17 94 670 6 J 2256 1 ⁄2 J 2307 J 235 678 308 20357 1 ⁄2 J 240225/55 R 17 97 730 6 J 232225/55 R 17 XL 101 825 6 1 ⁄2 J 2377 J 242 690 313 20757 1 ⁄2 J 2478 J 252255/55 R 18 XL 109 1030 7 J 2667 1 ⁄2 J 2718 J 276 749 338 22488 1 ⁄2 J 2819 J 286<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 23
<strong>Technical</strong> dataSizeTyreLoadIndexMax.LoadcapacityPermittedrims 1)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Radiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)Width Outer-ØLI(kg) (width code) (mm) (mm)50 series195/50 R 15 82 475 5 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 585 267 17606 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219205/50 R 15 86 530 5 1 ⁄2 J 2136 J 2186 1 ⁄2 J 223 595 271 17907 J 2287 1 ⁄2 J 233195/50 R 16 XL 88 560 5 1 ⁄2 J 2046 J 209 610 279 18356 1 ⁄2 J 2147 J 219205/50 R 16 87 545 5 1 ⁄2 J 2136 J 2186 1 ⁄2 J 223 620 283 18657 J 2287 1 ⁄2 J 233225/50 R 16 92 630 6 J 2326 1 ⁄2 J 2377 J 242 642 291 19307 1 ⁄2 J 2478 J 252205/50 R 17 89 580 5 1 ⁄2 J 213205/50 R 17 XL 93 650 6 J 2186 1 ⁄2 J 223 646 296 19457 J 2287 1 ⁄2 J 233215/50 R 17 91 615 6 J 225215/50 R 17 XL 95 690 6 1 ⁄2 J 2307 J 235 656 300 19757 1 ⁄2 J 240225/50 R 17 94 670 6 J 232225/50 R 17 XL 98 750 6 1 ⁄2 J 2377 J 242 668 304 20057 1 ⁄2 J 2478 J 252See cover foldout for footnotes.24 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)45 series195/45 R 15 78 425 6 J 1986 1 ⁄2 J 203 565 259 17007 J 2087 1 ⁄2 J 213195/45 R 16 80 450 6 J 1986 1 ⁄2 J 203 590 272 17757 J 2087 1 ⁄2 J 213205/45 R 16 83 487 6 1 ⁄2 J 2097 J 214 598 275 18007 1 ⁄2 J 219205/45 R 17 XL 88 560 6 1 ⁄2 J 2097 J 214 624 288 18797 1 ⁄2 J 219215/45 R 17 XL 91 615 7 J 222 634 300 19107 1 ⁄2 J 2278 J 232225/45 R 17 91 615 7 J 229225/45 R 17 XL 94 670 7 1 ⁄2 J 234 642 295 19308 J 2398 1 ⁄2 J 244235/45 R 17 94 670 7 1 ⁄2 J 240235/45 R 17 XL 97 730 8 J 245 652 299 19658 1 ⁄2 J 2509 J 255245/45 R 17 95 690 7 1 ⁄2 J 2488 J 253 660 302 19908 1 ⁄2 J 2589 J 263225/45 R 18 91 615 7 J 2297 1 ⁄2 J 234 667 307 20108 J 2398 1 ⁄2 J 244245/45 R 18 96 710 7 1 ⁄2 J 2488 J 253 685 314 20658 1 ⁄2 J 2589 J 263255/45 R 18 XL 103 875 8 J 2608 1 ⁄2 J 265 697 318 20959 J 2709 1 ⁄2 J 275See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 25
<strong>Technical</strong> dataSizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)Radiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)40 series215/40 R 16 XL 86 530 7 J 2227 1 ⁄2 J 227 584 270 17658 J 2328 1 ⁄2 J 237205/40 R 17 XL 84 500 7 J 2157 1 ⁄2 J 220 602 280 18208 J 225215/40 R 17 83 487 7 J 222215/40 R 17 XL 87 545 7 1 ⁄2 J 227 610 283 18408 J 2328 1 ⁄2 J 237235/40 R 17 90 600 8 J 2468 1 ⁄2 J 251 628 289 18909 J 2569 1 ⁄2 J 261245/40 R 17 91 615 8 J 2538 1 ⁄2 J 258 636 292 19159 J 2639 1 ⁄2 J 268255/40 R 17 94 670 8 1 ⁄2 J 2659 J 270 644 296 19409 1 ⁄2 J 27510 J 280225/40 R 18 XL 92 630 7 1 ⁄2 J 2348 J 239 645 299 19458 1 ⁄2 J 2449 J 249235/40 R 18 91 615 8 J 246235/40 R 18 XL 95 690 8 1 ⁄2 J 251 653 302 19659 J 2569 1 ⁄2 J 261245/40 R 18 XL 97 730 8 J 2538 1 ⁄2 J 258 661 305 19609 J 2639 1 ⁄2 J 268255/40 R 19 XL 100 800 8 1 ⁄2 J 2659 J 270 695 321 20959 1 ⁄2 J 27510 J 280See cover foldout for footnotes.26 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
SizeTyreLoadIndexLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Permittedrims 1)(width code)Tyre dimensionsMax. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 2)Width(mm)Outer-Ø(mm)<strong>Technical</strong> dataRadiusstat.+/– 2%(mm)Rollingcircumference3)+1.5%–2.5%(mm)35 series255/35 R 18 XL 94 670 8 1 ⁄2 J 2659 J 270 643 295 19359 1 ⁄2 J 27510 J 280265/35 R 18 93 650 9 J 2779 1 ⁄2 J 282 651 301 196010 J 28710 1 ⁄2 J 292235/35 R 19 XL 91 615 8 J 2468 1 ⁄2 J 251 653 305 19759 J 2569 1 ⁄2 J 261255/35 R 19 XL 96 710 8 1 ⁄2 J 2659 J 270 669 311 20159 1 ⁄2 J 27510 J 280245/35 R 20 XL 95 690 8 J 2538 1 ⁄2 J 258 686 321 20759 J 2639 1 ⁄2 J 268255/35 R 20 XL 97 730 8 1 ⁄2 J 2659 J 270 694 323 20909 1 ⁄2 J 27510 J 280LT-flotation sizes 4x4LT 31 x 10.50 R 15 109 1030 7 J 2637 1 ⁄2 J 268 R8 J 2738 1 ⁄2 J 278 791 344 23659 J 2832.0 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.0 3.25 3.5ContinuedLT 31 x 10.50 R 151400 1510 1600 1735 1845 1960 2060 Q 160S 180See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 27
<strong>Van</strong>isA sound deal –the economical all-rounderThe <strong>Van</strong>is – good h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong> excellentdriving performance in the wet are thistyre’s outst<strong>and</strong>ing features.cccGood traction at lower loads,thanks to supple sipes.Firm grip under dynamicloads through fine angledgrooves.Reliable grip in all directions,thanks to multi-edgedlugged ribs.Summer <strong>Tyres</strong>/ <strong>Van</strong>cccEven wear through flatbelt contour.Sturdy tread lug structureensures a long tyre life.Tread lugs vary in length,thereby reducing noiselevels.cccWide, circumferentialgrooves channel water outof the tread.Optimised treadpatternreducestheriskofaquaplaning.New tread compoundensures high mileageperformance.Size range14 Inch185 R 14 C 8 PR 102/100 Q195 R 14 C 8 PR 106/104 Q165/70 R 14 C 6 PR 89/87 R195/70 R 14 C 8 PR 101/99 R(104 N)175/65 R 14 C 6 PR 90/88 T15 Inch185 R 15 C 8 PR 103/102 R195/70 R 15 C 8 PR 104/102 R205/70 R 15 C 8 PR 106/104 R215/70 R 15 C 8 PR 109/107 R225/70 R 15 C 8 PR 112/110 R205/65 R 15 C 6 PR 102/100 T205/65 R 15 Rf. 99 T16 Inch175/75 R 16 C 8 PR 101/99 R185/75 R 16 C 8 PR 104/102 R195/75 R 16 C 8 PR 107/105 R205/75 R 16 C 8 PR 110/108 R215/75 R 16 C 8 PR 113/111 R10 PR 116/114 R225/75 R 16 C 10 PR 121/120 R16 Inch195/65 R 16 C 8 PR 104/102 T(100 T)205/65 R 16 C 8 PR 107/105 T(103 T)215/65 R 16 C 8 PR 109/107 R(106 T)225/65 R 16 C 8 PR 112/110 R235/65 R 16 C 8 PR 115/113 R195/60 R 16 C 6 PR 99/97 HSee cover foldout for footnotes.28 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Sno<strong>Van</strong>isVery safe driving.Very good savings.The Sno<strong>Van</strong>is combines safe drivingcharacteristics, high mileage performance<strong>and</strong> low price. Plus optimum groundcontact. A tyre for MPVs <strong>and</strong> light vans –even in the toughest applications onsnow-covered roads.Grooves <strong>and</strong> sipesc Perfect traction thanks tohigh number of sipes.c Lateral grooves dispersewater efficiently.c For more fun at the wheelwhile keeping a safe grip onthe road.Winter <strong>Tyres</strong>/ <strong>Van</strong>Tread ribsc Offset arrangement ofcentral ribs.c Provide counter-support.c Increase driving stability.Contourc Flat contour through flattyre belt.c Reduces deformation <strong>and</strong>slip.c Minimises wear – for a longservice life.Size range14 Inch185 R 14 C 8 PR 102/100 Q195 R 14 C 8 PR 106/104 Q165/70 R 14 C 6 PR 89/87 R175/65 R 14 C 6 PR 90/88 TSee cover foldout for footnotes.15 Inch195/70 R 15 C 8 PR 104/102 R195/70 R 15 Rf. 97 T205/70 R 15 C 8 PR 106/104 R215/70 R 15 C 8 PR 109/107 R R225/70 R 15 C 8 PR 112/110 R205/65 R 15 C 6 PR 102/100 T205/65 R 15 Rf. 99 T16 Inch195/75 R 16 C 8 PR 107/105 R205/75 R 16 C 8 PR 110/108 R195/65 R 16 C 8 PR 104/102 T(100 T)205/65 R 16 C 8 PR 107/105 T(103 T)215/65 R 16 C 8 PR 109/107 R(106 T)225/65 R 16 C 8 PR 112/110 R235/65 R 16 C 8 PR 115/113 R R195/60 R 16 C 6 PR 99/97 T<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 29
<strong>Technical</strong> data van tyresSizeTyrePRServicedescription 4)Rim 5)Tyre dimensions (mm)Max. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 6)WidthOuter-ØSt<strong>and</strong>- Spe- St<strong>and</strong>- Speardcial ard cialWidthnewOuter-ØRadiusstat.+/– 2%Rollingcircumference+1.5%–2.5%(mm)14 Inch175 R 14 C 8 99/98 Q 4 1 ⁄2 J 178 – 1725J 183 – 642 – 178 634 289 19205 1 ⁄2 J 188 – 183185 R 14 C 8 102/100 Q 5 J 189 198 1835 1 ⁄2 J 194 203 659 665 188 650 296 19706 J 199 208 193195 R 14 C 8 106/104 Q 5 J 199 209 1935 1 ⁄2 J 204 214 675 682 198 666 302 20186 J 209 219 203165/70 R 14 C 6 89/87 R 4 1 ⁄2 J 172 1655J 177 598 602 170 588 271 1782195/70 R 14 C 8 101/99 R 5 J 199 191(104 N) 5 1 ⁄2 J 204 196 630 288 19096J 209 640 646 201175/65 R 14 C 6 90/88 T 5 J 186 594 598 177 584 267 17805 1 ⁄2 J 19118215 Inch185 R 15 C 6 100/98 Q 5 J 189 198 1838 103/102 R 5 1 ⁄2 J 194 203 683 689 188 674 308 20426 J 199 208 193195/70 R 15 C 8 104/102 R 5 J 199 1915 1 ⁄2 J 204 1966 J 209 665 671 201 655 300 1985205/70 R 15 C 8 106/104 R 5 1 ⁄2 J 212 2046J 217 681 687 209 669 306 20276 1 ⁄2 J 222 214215/70 R 15 C 8 109/107 R 5 1 ⁄2 J 220 2116 J 225 2166 1 ⁄2 J 230 695 701 221 683 311 20697 J 235 226225/70 R 15 C 8 112/110 R 6 J 232 2236 1 ⁄2 J 237 709 715 228 697 317 21127 J 242 233205/65 R 15 C 6 102/100 T 5 1 ⁄2 J 212 2046J 217 657 663 209 647 297 19606 1 ⁄2 J 222 214See cover foldout for footnotes.30 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Technical</strong> data van tyresPRLoadIndexLIWheelposition7)Load capacity (kg) per axle atatyrepressure(bar)SpeedIndex <strong>and</strong>referencespeed3.0 3.25 3.5 3.75 4.0 4.25 4.5 4.75(km/h)8 99 S 1120 1195 1270 1340 1410 1480 1550 Q 16098 T 2170 2310 2450 2590 2730 2865 30008 102 S 1230 1310 1390 1470 1545 1625 1700 Q 160100 T 2315 2465 2620 2765 2915 3060 32008 106 S 1375 1465 1555 1645 1730 1815 1900 Q 160104 T 2605 2775 2945 3110 3275 3440 36006 89 S 970 1035 1100 1160 R 17087 T 1825 1945 2065 21808 101 S 1140 1220 1290 1365 1440 1510 1580 1650 R 17099 T 2145 2290 2430 2565 2700 2835 2970 3100104 S 1150 1225 1300 1375 1450 1520 1590 16606 90 S 1005 1070 1135 1200 T 19088 T 1875 2000 2120 2240R6 100 S 1340 1425 1515 1600 Q 16098 T 2510 2675 2840 30008 103 S 1265 1350 1435 1515 1595 1675 1750 R 170102 T 2460 2620 2780 2940 3095 3250 34008 104 S 1300 1385 1470 1555 1640 1720 1800 R 170102 T 2460 2620 2780 2940 3095 3250 34008 106 S 1375 1465 1555 1640 1730 1815 1900 R 170104 T 2605 2775 2945 3110 3275 3440 36008 109 S 1490 1590 1685 1780 1875 1970 2060 R 170107 T 2820 3005 3190 3370 3550 3725 39008 112 S 1620 1725 1830 1935 2040 2140 2240 R 170110 T 3065 3270 3470 3665 3860 4050 42406 102 S 1420 1515 1605 1700 T 190100 T 2675 2855 3030 32005.0 5.25Continued195/70 R 14 C1730 1800 N 140See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 31
<strong>Technical</strong> data van tyresSizeTyrePRServicedescription 4)Rim 5)Tyre dimensions (mm)Max. st<strong>and</strong>ardvalue in operation 6)WidthOuter-ØSt<strong>and</strong>- Spe- St<strong>and</strong>- Speardcial ard cialWidthnewOuter-ØRadiusstat.+/– 2%Rollingcircumference+1.5%–2.5%(mm)16 Inch175/75 R 16 C 8 101/99 R 4 1 ⁄2 J 179 1725J 184 678 684 177 668 308 20245 1 ⁄2 J 189 182185/75 R 16 C 8 104/102 R 5 J 191 696 700 184 684 314 20735 1 ⁄2 J 1961896 J 201 194195/75 R 16 C 8 107/105 R 5 J 199 1915 1 ⁄2 J 204 710 716 196 698 320 21156 J 209 201205/75 R 16 C 8 110/108 R 5 1 ⁄2 J 211 726 723 203 714 328 21706 J 216 2086 1 ⁄2 J 221 213215/75 R 16 C 8 113/111 R 5 1 ⁄2 J 22021110 116/114 R 6 J 225 740 748 216 728 334 22106 1 ⁄2 J 230 2217 J 235 226225/75 R 16 C 10 121/120 R 6 J 232 758 764 223 744 338 22546 1 ⁄2 J 237 2287 J 242 233195/65 R 16 C 8 104/102 T 5 J 199 191(100 T) 5 1 ⁄2 J 2041966J 209 670 676 201 660 305 2000205/65 R 16 C 8 107/105 T 5 1 ⁄2 J 212 204(103 T) 6 J 217 682 686 209 672 308 20366 1 ⁄2 J 222 214215/65 R 16 C 8 109/107 R 6 J 225 216(106 T) 6 1 ⁄2 J 230 698 702 221 686 313 20777 J 235 226225/65 R 16 C 8 112/110 R 6 J 232 2236 1 ⁄2 J 237 710 716 228 698 318 21157 J 242 233235/65 R 16 C 8 115/113 R 6 1 ⁄2 J 245 2357J 250 724 730 240 712 325 21557 1 ⁄2 J 255 245195/60 R 16 C 6 99/97 T 5 1 ⁄2 J 204 19699/97 H 6 J 209 650 654 201 640 297 19396 1 ⁄2 J 214 206See cover foldout for footnotes.32 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Technical</strong> data van tyresPRLoadIndexLIWheelposition7)Load capacity (kg) per axle atatyrepressure(bar)SpeedIndex <strong>and</strong>referencespeed3.0 3.25 3.5 3.75 4.0 4.25 4.5 4.75(km/h)8 101 S 1140 1215 1290 1360 1435 1505 1575 1650 R 17099 T 2145 2290 2430 2565 2700 2835 2970 31008 104 S 1245 1330 1410 1490 1570 1645 1725 1800 R 170102 T 2355 2510 2665 2815 2965 3110 3255 34008 107 S 1350 1440 1525 1615 1700 1785 1865 1950 R 170105 T 2560 2730 2900 3060 3225 3385 3545 37008 110 S 1470 1565 1660 1755 1850 1940 2030 2120 R 170108 T 2770 2955 3135 3310 3485 3660 3830 40008 113 S 1590 1700 1800 1905 2005 2105 2205 2300 R 170111 T 3020 3220 3415 3610 3800 3990 4175 436010 116 S 1600 1705 1805 1910 2010 2110 2210 2310114 T 3015 3215 3410 3605 3795 3985 4170 435510 121 S 1725 1835 1950 2060 2170 2275 2385 2490120 T 3330 3550 3765 3980 4190 4395 4605 48058 104 S 1245 1330 1410 1490 1570 1645 1725 1800 T 190102 T 2355 2510 2665 2815 2965 3110 3255 3400100 S 1340 1430 1510 16008 107 S 1350 1440 1525 1615 1700 1785 1865 1950 T 190105 T 2560 2730 2900 3060 3225 3385 3545 3700103 S 1465 1560 1655 17508 109 S 1425 1520 1615 1705 1795 1885 1975 2060 R 170107 T 2700 2880 3055 3230 3400 3570 3735 3900 T 190106 S 1590 1695 1800 19008 112 S 1550 1655 1755 1855 1950 2050 2145 2240 R 170110 T 2935 3130 3320 3510 3695 3880 4060 4240RR8 115 S 1680 1795 1905 2010 2120 2225 2330 2430 R 170113 T 3185 3395 3605 3805 4010 4210 4405 46006 99 S 1295 1380 1465 1550 T 19097 T 2445 2605 2765 2920 H 210Continued215/75 R 16 C10 PR5.0 5.252405 25004540 4720Continued225/75 R 16 C5.0 5.25 5.5 5.752595 2695 2800 2900 R 1705010 5205 5405 5600See cover foldout for footnotes.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 33
<strong>Tyres</strong> for caravans <strong>and</strong> car drawn trailersIncreased load capacity of tyres on caravans <strong>and</strong> lightweight trailers (only applies totrailers with a max. speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph entered in the car registration documents).Tyre sizeLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)PASSENGER TYRES80 series135/80 R 13 70 370 2.6145/80 R 13 75 425 2.6155/80 R 13 79 480 2.6165/80 R 13 83 535 2.6165/80 R 14 85 565 2.6175/80 R 14 88 615 2.6205/80 R 16 XL 104 990 3.075 series235/75 R 15 XL 109 1135 3.1225/75 R 16 104 990 2.770 series155/70 R 12 73 400 2.7145/70 R 13 71 380 2.7155/70 R 13 75 425 2.7165/70 R 13 79 480 2.7XL 83 535 3.1175/70 R 13 82 525 2.7185/70 R 13 86 585 2.7165/70 R 14 81 510 2.7XL 85 565 3.1175/70 R 14 84 550 2.7XL 88 615 3.1185/70 R 14 88 615 2.7195/70 R 14 91 675 2.7195/70 R 15 Rf. 97 805 3.1205/70 R 15 96 780 2.7265/70 R 15 112 1230 2.7215/70 R 16 100 880 2.7225/70 R 16 102 935 2.7235/70 R 16 106 1045 2.7245/70 R 16 107 1070 2.7265/70 R 16 112 1230 2.7Tyre sizeLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)PASSENGER TYRES65 series155/65 R 13 73 400 2.7165/65 R 13 77 455 2.7175/65 R 13 80 495 2.7155/65 R 14 75 425 2.7165/65 R 14 79 480 2.7175/65 R 14 82 525 2.7XL 86 585 3.1185/65 R 14 86 585 2.7195/65 R 14 89 640 2.7165/65 R 15 81 510 2.7175/65 R 15 84 550 2.7185/65 R 15 88 615 2.7XL 92 695 3.1195/65 R 15 91 675 2.7XL 95 760 3.1205/65 R 15 94 735 2.7Rf. 99 855 3.1215/65 R 15 96 780 2.7215/65 R 16 98 825 2.7255/65 R 16 109 1135 2.7235/65 R 17 XL 108 1100 3.160 series185/60 R 13 80 495 2.7165/60 R 14 75 425 2.7175/60 R 14 79 480 2.7185/60 R 14 82 525 2.7195/60 R 14 86 585 2.7175/60 R 15 81 510 2.7185/60 R 15 84 550 2.7XL 88 615 3.1195/60 R 15 88 615 2.7205/60 R 15 91 675 2.7215/60 R 15 94 735 2.7225/60 R 15 96 780 2.7205/60 R 16 92 695 2.7215/60 R 16 XL 99 855 3.1225/60 R 16 98 825 2.7XL 102 935 3.1235/60 R 16 100 880 2.7235/60 R 18 XL 107 1070 3.134 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Tyres</strong> for caravans <strong>and</strong> car drawn trailersIncreased load capacity of tyres on caravans <strong>and</strong> lightweight trailers (only applies totrailers with a max. speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph entered in the car registration documents).Tyre sizeLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)PASSENGER TYRES55 series185/55 R 14 80 495 2.7185/55 R 15 82 525 2.7195/55 R 15 85 565 2.7205/55 R 15 88 615 2.7205/55 R 16 91 675 2.7XL 94 735 3.1215/55 R 16 93 715 2.7XL 97 805 3.1225/55 R 16 95 760 2.7XL 99 855 3.1215/55 R 17 94 735 2.7225/55 R 17 97 805 2.7XL 101 910 3.1255/55 R 18 XL 109 1135 3.150 series195/50 R 15 82 525 2.7205/50 R 15 86 585 2.7195/50 R 16 XL 88 615 3.1205/50 R 16 87 600 2.7225/50 R 16 92 695 2.7205/50 R 17 89 640 2.7XL 93 715 3.1215/50 R 17 91 675 2.7XL 95 760 3.1225/50 R 17 94 735 2.7XL 98 825 3.145 series195/45 R 15 78 470 2.7195/45 R 16 80 495 2.7205/45 R 16 83 535 2.7205/45 R 17 XL 88 615 3.1215/45 R 17 XL 91 675 3.1225/45 R 17 91 675 2.7XL 94 735 3.1235/45 R 17 94 735 2.7XL 97 805 3.1245/45 R 17 95 760 2.7225/45 R 18 91 675 2.7245/45 R 18 96 780 2.7245/45 R 18 XL 103 965 3.1Tyre sizeLIMax.Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)PASSENGER TYRES40 series215/40 R 16 XL 86 585 3.1205/40 R 17 XL 84 550 3.1215/40 R 17 83 535 2.7XL 87 600 3.1235/40 R 17 90 660 2.7245/40 R 17 91 675 2.7255/40 R 17 94 735 2.7225/40 R 18 XL 92 695 3.1235/40 R 18 91 675 2.7XL 95 760 3.1245/40 R 18 XL 97 805 3.1255/40 R 19 XL 100 880 3.135 series255/35 R 18 XL 94 735 3.1265/35 R 18 93 715 2.7235/35 R 19 XL 91 675 3.1255/35 R 19 XL 96 780 3.1245/35 R 20 XL 95 760 3.1235/35 R 20 XL 97 805 3.1<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 35
<strong>Tyres</strong> for caravans <strong>and</strong> car drawn trailersIncreased load capacity of tyres on caravans <strong>and</strong> lightweight trailers (only applies totrailers with a max. speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph entered in the car registration documents).Tyre sizeLIMax. **Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)COMMERCIAL-C-TYRES *175 R 14 C 99 815 4.5185 R 14 C 102 895 4.5195 R 14 C 106 1000 4.5165/70 R 14 C 89 610 3.75195/70 R 14 C 101 865 4.75175/65 R 14 C 90 630 3.75185 R 15 C 100 840 3.75103 920 4.5195/70 R 15 C 104 945 4.5205/70 R 15 C 106 1000 4.5215/70 R 15 C 109 1080 4.5225/70 R 15 C 112 1175 4.5205/65 R 15 C 102 895 3.75Tyre sizeLIMax. **Loadcapacity(kg)Inflationpressure(bar)COMMERCIAL-C-TYRES *185/75 R 16 C 104 945 4.75195/75 R 16 C 107 1025 4.75205/75 R 16 C 110 1115 4.75215/75 R 16 C 113 1210 4.75116 1315 5.25225/75 R 16 C 121 1525 5.75195/65 R 16 C 104 945 4.75205/65 R 16 C 107 1025 4.75215/65 R 16 C 109 1080 4.75225/65 R 16 C 112 1175 4.75235/65 R 16 C 115 1275 4.75195/60 R 16 C 99 815 3.75*)14, 15 <strong>and</strong> small 16 inch C tyres with treads likepass.car tyres for service on delivery vans.**)also for C tyres: Load capacity per tyre(single fitment)Conditions of use:An increase of 10 % resp. 5 % for C tyres over the load capacity,as quoted in these tables, is permitted when tyres are fitted tocaravans <strong>and</strong> light trailers with a maximum operating speed upto 100 km/h (62 mph). The basic inflation pressure should beincreased by 0.2 bar, as quoted in these tables.36 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Car</strong> rimsThe rim is the part of the wheel which supportsthe tyre.1. Important elements of the rimRim flange = lateral support for the tyre beadFlange distance = clear rim widthBead seat = base on which the tyre bead is seatedWell = inner side of the rimDiameter = specified diameterflange/bead seatHump = continuous raised section of the rimbead seat which enables a better fitting of tubelesstyre beads at low pressure. *)2. Types of rimsThewell-baserimisvirtuallytheonlytypeofrimused on cars, caravans <strong>and</strong> other car trailers:Well-base rims = one-piece rims, deepened wellforeasiertyrefitting,5h tapered bead seat, “x” inthe wheel size designation.Virtually only J <strong>and</strong> B versions of the well-baserim are used <strong>and</strong> these are explained here in moredetail.If rubber valves (snap-in type) are used on rimsfor higher speeds, these must be fitted with valvesupports where necessary. Also refer to thesection “Fitting the tyre”.3. Wheel disc (nave)The wheel disc is the linking element betweenthe rim <strong>and</strong> the axle hub. Of all the measurementsfor wheel linking elements – centre bore <strong>and</strong> borediameter, bolt hole type <strong>and</strong> offset depth –thelatter is a particularly important factor for the freemovement of the tyre in any wheel position.(Offset depth = 0, when the rim centre <strong>and</strong> hubcontact area of the wheel disc are in line).4. Wheel strengthThe wheel manufacturer must confirm that thewheel strength is adequate for each particularapplication.5. Lateral <strong>and</strong> true running of the wheels(without tyres)On cars which are virtually all able to considerablyexceed 100 km/h (62 mph), it is particularly importantthat the wheels of the vehicle are well-centred.There should be as little radial <strong>and</strong> lateral run-outas possible on both bead seat/flange sides of therim, in order to achieve good smooth running.The st<strong>and</strong>ard shows max. tolerances of 1.20 mm.This dimension is for the centre of the tyre seatarea or the centre of the flange height. All measurements,particularly the uniformity, should be wellwithin these tolerances.*)Safety shoulders (e.g. hump) are prescribed for tubelessradial car tyres. They should also be used for tubeless truck Ctyres with a 14, 15 or 16 code for the rim diameter.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 37
<strong>Car</strong> rimsR 4 <strong>and</strong> R 5 : between 4 <strong>and</strong>10 mmR 5 : not larger than 10 mmValve Hole-Ø:11.5 mm (11.3 –0+0.4) centrallyin the side of the rim well.16.0 mm (15.7 mm –0+0.4)only with Ø-Code 15.RimContour3.00 B 763.50 B 894.00 B 101.54.50 B 114.55.00 B 1275.50 B 139.56.00 B 152.53J 763 1 ⁄ 2 J 894 J 101.54 1 ⁄ 2 J 114.55 J 1275 1 ⁄ 2 J 139.56 J 152.56 1 ⁄ 2 J 1657 J 1787 1 ⁄ 2 J 190.58 J 2038 1 ⁄ 2 J 2169 J 228.59 1 ⁄ 2 J 241.5Dimensions (mm)A B G P H L Q R 1 R 2 bMin Max ± 0.6 Min Min Min Max Min Max Min1) 2)± 1± 1.510 13 14.111 15 17.31316 2815 19341519.5 2217.3451316 2815 193419.5 221) B max. values may be exceeded on rims for light commercial vehicles2) Minimum dimensions for well depth (H) <strong>and</strong> well angle are required for tyre mounting457.5 4.59.5 6.510h13 h10h20hRim diameterCode (ins) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20D (mm) 304.0 329.4 354.8 380.2 405.6 436.6 462.0 487.4 512.838 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Car</strong> rimsSpecial rim executions for passenger carsIn many countries safety rims must be usedfor tubeless radial tyres.These full-drop centre rims with safetyshoulders for cars, estate cars <strong>and</strong> light trucks aremarked with the following codes shown after rimsize designation:H = one-sided round hump onouter shoulder (formerly: H 1)H2 = double round humpFH = flat hump on outer shoulder(formerly: FHA1)FH2 =double flat hump (formerly: FHA2)CH = combination hump = flat humpon outer shoulder, round humpon inner shoulder (formerly: FHA-H)SL = special ledgeEH2 =Extended Hump(with extended hump on both sides)(see following page)1)In most car rims 19.8 mm.2)For B-Rims R = 8.5 mm max. resp. R = 4± 1mm.3)DeburredDimensions (mm)HFHLedge Rim diameter Circumference Circumference Eπ ·DHπ ·DFCode (ins) (+0 /–3) (+0 /–3) Max.12 957.6 – –B 13 1037.0 1034.814 1116.8 1114.624.513 1037.0 1034.814 1116.8 1114.615 1196.6 1194.6J16 1276.4 1274.228.517 1373.8 1371.618 1453.6 1451.419 1533.4 1531.220 1613.2 1611.0<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 39
<strong>Car</strong> rimsExtended Hump – with extended hump on both sides (EH2)manufacturer’s specificationThis contour is valid for rim sizes from 5 1 / 2 Jupto13 1 / 2 J(1): H ≥ 22 necessary for automatic fitting two beads at onceExtended Hump – with extended hump on both sides (EH2+)manufacturer’s specificationExtended Hump circumferenceExtended HumpRim diameterCircumference (mm)Code (ins) π ·DEH (+ 0/–3.0)15 1204.216 128417 1381.218 146119 1540.820 1620.640 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsSAFETYWARNING!The following instructions mustbe observed to ensure vehiclesafety at all times. Disregardingthe fitting instructions couldendanger the safety of the tyrefitter or driver. This applies inparticular to inflation pressure.Non-compliance with these⁄!instructions means risking tyre damage which,if serious enough, may result in a tyre bursting.It is an hazard like this that can cause trafficaccidents involving vehicle damage <strong>and</strong>/orserious personal injury.Correct choice of tyre <strong>and</strong> wheel<strong>Tyres</strong> can be properly maintained only if theyare chosen in accordance with vehicle documents<strong>and</strong> recommendations of the tyre manufacturer.The use of higher grade tyres ofthesamesizeis permitted: Higher Speed Index, i.e. “H” insteadof “T”. Greater load capacity, i.e. Load Index 82instead of 80. Both factors may be combined, i.e.greater load <strong>and</strong> speed.If tyres are changed to a different size, all legalrequirements <strong>and</strong> regulations, as well as therecommendations of the vehicle, wheel <strong>and</strong> tyremanufacturers must be complied with. In any event,the freedom of motion of the wheel <strong>and</strong> adequateload capacity of the tyre must be observed.In some countries, tyre sizes <strong>and</strong> rims not enteredin the vehicle registration document may only befitted if the vehicle <strong>and</strong> tyre manufacturer issue acertificate of non-objection or if a public authorityissues fitting approval after an inspection by anofficially authorised expert *) .80 <strong>and</strong> 82 series passenger car tyres of thesame size can be interchanged without newapproval <strong>and</strong> without any new entry in the vehicledocuments if LI <strong>and</strong> SI of the interchanging sizeare of an equivalent or higher-grade quality.Example: 155/80 R13 79 T replaces 155 R13 79 T.Mixed tyre constructions for cars, caravans<strong>and</strong> other car trailers are not permitted: <strong>Tyres</strong> fittedon any one vehicle must all be either radial orcross-ply. (Exception: Use of the spare tyre in anemergency).The same applies to the choice of wheels(rims): The st<strong>and</strong>ard wheels approved by the vehiclemanufacturer must be used as recommended.The tyre widths given in the tables on pages17–27 <strong>and</strong> 30–33 refer to the measuring rim (boldprint in the tables). In the event of a change intherimwidthby+ 1 ⁄ 2 inch, the tyre width changesby approx. +5 mm.Winter tyresWinter tyres are clearly superior in the coldmonths of the year; they offer a wider margin ofsafety <strong>and</strong> better economy when the temperaturedrops below 7 h C.Winter tyres approved for a max. speed lower thanthat of the vehicle may only be fitted if the max.speed of these tyres is displayed in full view of thedriver, e.g. on a clearly visible sticker on the dashboard*) . This maximum tyre speed must not beexceeded.A combination of summer <strong>and</strong> winter tyres onpassenger cars is not recommended. In mostEuropean countries either summer or winter (M+S)tyres are specified for any one axle; in somecountries **) this applies to all four wheel positions.Winter tyres have to meet special requirements,meaning that the legal minimum tread depthof 1.6 mm is inadequate. The suitability limit forwinter use is a tread depth of 4 mm. In the interestof safety, Barum recommends replacing wintertyres before the tread depth drops below 4 mm forwinter service. Such tyres can still be used insummer.Top safety in winter can be provided only by truewinter tyres on all axle positions (4 tyres).Snowflake designation (in USA <strong>and</strong> Canada):This additional marking on an M+S tyreshows that the tyre meets prescribed test criteria<strong>and</strong> ensures good winter properties.*)This does not apply to the UK.**)Exception: In Austria, passenger car winter tyres withless than 4 mm remaining tread depth are no longer legallyconsidered to be winter tyres.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 41
Operating instructionsFitting the tyreSAFETYWARNING!⁄!If a tyre is not properly fittedit may burst. The energyreleased in a blow-out can causefatal injuries so tyres must befitted by an expert.Only approved fitting tools <strong>and</strong>lubricants may be used. Observeall fitting instructions.Before the old tyre is taken off the valve insertmust be unscrewed <strong>and</strong> removed to ensure all airhas escaped.The new tyre <strong>and</strong> rim must have matchingdiameters <strong>and</strong> be approved as a combinationsuitable for the vehicle model concerned. Only rimsof the correct size in perfect condition <strong>and</strong> freeof rust should be used. They must not be damaged,out of shape or worn.When fitting new tube-type tyres, always use newtubes. Astubesstretchinservice,thereisariskoffolds forming in old tubes, so re-used tubes couldsuddenly tear.For safety reasons, tubeless tyres should alwaysbe fitted with a new valve.If rubber valves (snap-in types) are used fortubeless tyres, the vehicle manufacturer’s instructionsmust be complied with in all cases.A valve support (i.e. a stopper on the rim itself orthe hubcap) should be fitted, if H, V, W, Y or ZRtyres are specified for the vehicle. This ensuresthat valves are not forced off at high speeds.Always coat the tyre beads <strong>and</strong> the rim with afitting lubricant recommended by the tyre manufacturer.Never use greases or other hydrocarbonsfor this purpose.While the tyre is being inflated, the wheel mustremain firmly secured on the mounting machine.Never inflate an unsecured tyre. Ifaloosetyrebursts, the wheel could be thrown around, causingdamage.Keep a reasonable distance from any tyre that isbeing inflated. Make use of a sufficiently long <strong>and</strong>secured extension hose with an integratedpressure gauge. Never bend over a tyre while itis being inflated!When fitting tubeless car tyres, care should betaken to ensure that the tyre beads comingfrom the well-base first clear the hump in the rimshoulder. To avoid cracks in the bead core, the“pop” pressure necessary should not exceed3.3 bar. If the tyre does not pop into place evenat this pressure, the pressure must be lowered,<strong>and</strong> the cause identified <strong>and</strong> eliminated.Then the procedure can be repeated.Only when the tyre beads are seated correctly onthe rim shoulder may the pressure be increasedto achieve the required press-fit <strong>and</strong> firm grip onthe rim flanges. However, this “fitting pressure”should not exceed the max. pressure given in thetables by more than 50 % or be more than 4.0 bar.After this, adjust the pressure to the operatingpressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer.<strong>Car</strong> tyres should be dynamically balanced toachieve smooth running.Fitting the wheel to the vehicleVehicle axle data such as toe-in, camber angle<strong>and</strong> wheel castor as well as axle alignment must bechecked <strong>and</strong>, if necessary, be adjusted to withintolerances. Only then should new tyres be fitted.When fitting a tyre, make sure that the wheel iscentred on the axle hub. If necessary, re-balance thewheel electronically once it is fitted on the vehicle.Valves should be fitted with valve caps –preferablywith a sealing ring – as they protect the delicatevalve inserts <strong>and</strong> the inside of the tyre.When mounting wheel caps <strong>and</strong> wheel trim rings,sufficient clearance to the tyre sidewall must bemaintained. The wheel cap or wheel trim ring maynot come in contact with the tyre under any operatingconditions (e.g. brutal braking maneuvers, fastcornering). The diameter of the wheel cap <strong>and</strong>the wheel trim ring may not extend beyond the rimflange edge. This applies in particular to tyres withrim protection (flange rib).42 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsDirectional tyres must be fitted so that they rollin the direction of the arrow on the sidewall as thevehicle moves forward.Exception: For a short-term use as a temporaryfitment spare; but revert to specified fitted positionat the earliest possible opportunity!Modern asymmetrical tyres are frequently nondirectional.These tyres must be fitted with the sidewall‘Outside’ on the outside of the vehicle so thattheir asymmetrical treads can be used to best effect.Tyre pressureSAFETYWARNING!⁄!Incorrect tyre pressurecan lead to the insideof the tyre being damaged.This can result in tyreproblems or even a blow-out.Hidden tyre problems arenot rectified by adjusting thetyre pressure.Table 1:Load capacities <strong>and</strong> tyre pressures– st<strong>and</strong>ard car tyres(The tyre pressure values shown here apply to speeds up to 160 km/h (100 mph)for camber angles not greater than 2h)Load capacity (kg) at tyre pressure (bar)Load Index 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.568 265 275 285 295 305 31569 270 285 295 305 315 32570 280 290 300 315 325 33571 290 300 310 325 335 34573 305 315 330 340 355 36574 315 325 340 350 365 37575 325 335 350 360 375 38777 345 360 370 385 400 41278 355 370 385 400 410 42579 365 380 395 410 425 43780 375 390 405 420 435 45081 385 400 415 430 445 46282 395 415 430 445 460 47583 405 425 440 455 470 48784 420 435 450 470 485 50085 430 450 465 480 500 51586 445 460 480 495 515 53087 455 475 490 510 525 54588 470 485 505 525 540 56089 485 505 525 545 560 58090 500 520 540 560 580 60091 515 535 555 575 595 61592 525 550 570 590 610 63093 545 565 585 610 630 65094 560 585 605 625 650 67095 575 600 625 645 670 69096 595 620 640 665 685 71097 610 635 660 685 705 73098 625 650 675 700 725 750100 670 695 720 750 775 800<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 43
Operating instructionsTable 2:Load capacities <strong>and</strong> tyre pressures – Reinforced <strong>and</strong> Extra Load (XL) car tyresLoadLoad capacity (kg) at tyre pressure (bar)Index 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.983 360 375 390 405 420 430 445 460 475 48784 370 385 400 415 430 445 460 470 485 50085 385 400 415 430 445 455 470 485 500 51586 395 410 425 440 455 470 485 500 515 53087 405 420 435 455 470 485 500 515 530 54588 415 435 450 465 480 495 515 530 545 56091 455 475 495 510 530 545 565 580 600 61592 470 485 505 525 540 560 575 595 615 63093 485 500 520 540 560 575 595 615 630 65094 500 520 535 555 575 595 615 635 650 67095 515 535 555 575 595 615 630 650 670 69096 525 550 570 590 610 630 650 670 690 71097 540 565 585 605 625 650 670 690 710 73098 555 580 600 625 645 665 685 710 730 75099 575 600 620 645 665 690 710 730 755 775100 595 620 640 665 690 710 735 755 780 800101 615 635 660 685 710 735 755 780 800 825102 630 655 680 705 730 755 780 805 825 850The tyre must be inflated to the pressure specifiedby the vehicle <strong>and</strong> tyre manufacturer. This variesdepending on the load <strong>and</strong> service conditions.The pressure always refers to the cold tyre <strong>and</strong>must not be allowed to fall below this value.The pressure inside warm tyres – driving causesheat build-up – is naturally higher. So never reducethe pressure of warm tyres. Once they cool down,their pressure could fall below the specifiedminimum tyre pressure.Tyre pressure must be checked <strong>and</strong> adjustedregularly every 14 days on the cold tyre. Don’tforget the spare!Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature <strong>and</strong>/oruneven tread wear. Under-inflated tyres have ahigher rolling resistance, <strong>and</strong> this means a higherfuel consumption.The tyre pressure values for car tyres given intable 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 are minimum pressures for speeds upto160km/h(100mph).Theymaybeincreased,for example, for reasons of driving stability.3.2 bar is the maximum tyre pressure on st<strong>and</strong>ardversion car tyres up to <strong>and</strong> including Speed Index T;3.5 bar for H-, V-, W-, Y- <strong>and</strong> ZR-, as well as M + S<strong>and</strong> XL/Reinforced tyres.These values may not be exceeded to ensure thatthe structural performance of the tyres <strong>and</strong> rims isnot impaired.ZR tyres without operational code have from160km/h(100mph)to190km/h(118mph)inclusive the stated pressure of 2.5 bar. Then theinflation pressure must be increased by 0.1 barfor each 10 km/h (6 mph) up to 3.0 bar at240 km/h (150 mph) under full load <strong>and</strong> maximum2 h wheel camber.44 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsTable 3:For higher speeds the tyre pressure should be increased in regard of the load capacity(see table 4, taken from the ETRTO St<strong>and</strong>ards Manual):Speed capacityof the vehicle(incl. tolerance,about 9 km/h, 6 mph)(km/h)≤160170180190200210220230240250260270280290300Speed IndicesQ R S T U H V W YTyre pressure*(bar)2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.52.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.52.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.52.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.52.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.52.8 2.8 2.7 2.52.8 2.8 2.52.8 2.9 2.62.8 3.0 2.73.0 2.83.0 2.93.0 3.03.03.03.0Load capacity <strong>and</strong> speedWhen determining the minimum tyre size necessaryfor a vehicle, the permitted axle load <strong>and</strong> themaximum design speed of the vehicle must beused as a basis.The maximum load capacity of a cartyre is expressed through its Load Index (LI),seepage6.* at the maximum load of the tyre, up to 2 h wheel camber<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 45
Operating instructionsTable 4:Percentage of load capacity (%) versus speed 1)(taken from the ETRTO St<strong>and</strong>ards Manual)Speed capacity of the vehicle(incl. tolerance, about 1% Vmax+6.5 km/h)Speed Index (SI)H V W Y(km/h) % % % %210 100 100 100 100220 – 97 100 100230 – 94 100 100240 – 91 100 100250 – – 95 100260 – – 90 100270 – – 85 100280 – – – 95290 – – – 90300 2) – – – 851)For intermediate maximum speeds, linear interpolation of the tyre load capacity is permitted.2)For speeds over 300 km/h (187 mph), the relevant inflation pressures will be agreed between vehicle <strong>and</strong> tyre manufacturers(or their national associations), taking into consideration the vehicle characteristics <strong>and</strong> the type of service.For ZR tyres without operational code themaximum load capacity given in the tables frompage 22 onwards applies to speeds up to 240 km/h(150 mph).For speeds over 240 km/h (150 mph) please referto us for load capacity <strong>and</strong> tyre pressure.If car tyres are to be used on a vehicle with a wheelcamber of over 2h, please check load capacity <strong>and</strong>tyre pressure with us. In the absence of such information,the following ETRTO recommendation can beused for tyres at speeds over 160 km/h (100 mph):f=1For a wheel camber exceeding 2h <strong>and</strong> up to<strong>and</strong> including 4h, the load capacity is to be reducedlinearly from 100% to 90%.Instead of a reduction in tyre load capacity, inflationpressure may be increased as a function of load.Thetyrepressurecalculatedforthespeedconcerned must be multiplied by the followingcorrection factor (f), irrespective of the actualcamber angle > 2h:1.0–0.01x (allowance for the load capacity as a %) 1.25The value of f for the following camber angles is shown below:Camber angle 2h 2.5h 3h 3.5h 4hf 1.0 1.03 1.07 1.10 1.1446 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsIn general, the camber angle of vehicles shouldnot exceed 4h.The load capacity of tyres in twin fitment is1.85 times the load capacity of a single tyre.On vehicles with speeds in excess of 270 km/h (169mph), the camber angle should not exceed3h including any tolerance.The load capacities in the tables for car tyres can be increased if the tyres are fitted on vehicleswith the following low type-related max. speeds if the inflation pressure is increased at the same time(taken from the ETRTO St<strong>and</strong>ards Manual).Max. speed capability (km/h) 60 50 40 30 25Load capacity (%) 110 115 125 135 142Inflation pressure increase (bar) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5Tyre damageMost tyre damage is caused by incorrect tyrepressure, so we recommend a regular tyre pressurecheck every 2 weeks. When the car has been driven<strong>and</strong> the tyres are warm, it is normal for the tyrepressure to increase. Do not reduce extra pressurecaused by a heat build-up.A balanced, even style of driving is beneficial forthe tyres <strong>and</strong> the environment. Harsh acceleration,braking with locked wheels <strong>and</strong> fast steering movementsshorten the service life of tyres.This applies equally to other types of tyre strainsuch as severe scuffing along the kerb, or drivingover rough surfaces. This can cause hidden orvisible damage to tyres.Sudden vibrations of the steering wheel couldpoint to tyre damage. All the vehicle’s tyres shouldbe checked immediately for damage.Overstressing of tyres (excessive speed or overloading),is to be avoided. This has the same criticaleffect as under-inflation <strong>and</strong> can cause heatdamage to the tyre.Tyre Rotation on a vehicleThe tyres on a vehicle should be rotated regularlyto help ensure even wear <strong>and</strong> maximum tread life.<strong>Tyres</strong> should be rotated as instructed in the vehicleowner’s manual, with special attention being givento the recommended interval for rotating tyres.Unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer,tyres should be rotated every 10,000 to12,000 kilometers – or even earlier if the treadshows signs of uneven wear. In the latter case, thevehicle’s wheel alignment <strong>and</strong> pertinent mechanicalcomponents should be checked <strong>and</strong> corrected, ifneed be.Full-size spare tyres (not temporary spares) of thesamesize<strong>and</strong>designasthetyresinuseonthevehicle should be included in the tyre rotation. Inconjunction with the rotation, the full-size sparetyre’s inflation pressure should be checked <strong>and</strong>, ifneed be, corrected.A tyre’s inflation pressure must correspond to whatis specified in the vehicle owner’s manual for therespective tyre position (recommended inflationpressure may differ for the front- <strong>and</strong> rear-axletyres).<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 47
Operating instructionsTyre rotation may effect the tyre pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS). The vehicle owner’s manual ora qualified service professional should be consultedin the event that the TPMS has to be adjusted orrecalibrated.The rolling direction of directional tyres should notbe reversed when the tyres are rotated.Mixing tyres should be avoidedTyre size, Load Index (LI) <strong>and</strong> Speed Index (SI) at allwheel positions should be in accordance with thevehicle manufacturer’s specification. In many countries,this is a legal requirement.Driving with a non-recommended mix of tyre sizes,designs <strong>and</strong> Speed Indices can be dangerous. In theevent that tyres of different sizes, designs, Load orSpeed Index are to be fitted on a vehicle, the vehiclemanufacturer’s recommendations should be heeded<strong>and</strong> /or the advice of a qualified tyre specialistsought. Some vehicles leave the factory with differenttyre sizes on the front <strong>and</strong> rear axles. Thisconfiguration must not be changed unless approvedby the vehicle manufacturer.No more than one temporary spare should be usedon a vehicle at any one time. A tyre of this kindshould only be used at a certain speed <strong>and</strong> for acertain distance, as indicated on the tyre sidewall<strong>and</strong> /or on a label attached to the tyre or the wheel.Mounting new tyres on the rear axleItisrecommendedthatalltyresusedonthevehiclebe replaced at the same time. If this is not the case,at least all the tyres on the same axle should bereplaced at the same time.If only one axle set of tyres is replaced, it is recommendedto fit the newest tyres on the rear axle. Thismay complicate tyre rotation <strong>and</strong> caution is advisedif the tyres differ in terms of state of wear, size,design <strong>and</strong> Speed Index, for example. In this case itis strongly recommended that a trained tyre specialistbe consulted.The point of the above mounting recommendationis to increase traction on the rear axle. This isimportant in avoiding oversteer <strong>and</strong> loss of vehiclestability on slippery surfaces.Additional important tips regarding tyre positionThe spare tyre’s date of manufacture <strong>and</strong> condition(e.g. signs of cracking, remaining tread depth)should be checked regularly. The spare tyre mayhave to be replaced.For 4-wheel drive <strong>and</strong> All Wheel drive vehicles, anyspecial tyre fitment requirements in the vehicleowner’s manual should be heeded – especially if thevehicle is equipped with electronic systems such asantilock brakes, traction control or stability control.Damage to the vehicle or its transmission canresult if these requirements are not followed.Winter tyres should be fitted to all wheel positions.They should not be mixed with all-season or summertyres. If winter tyres are, nonetheless, mountedon just one axle, this should be the rear axle. Thisincreases rear-axle traction <strong>and</strong> helps to avoid oversteer<strong>and</strong> loss of vehicle stability on slippery roads.Tyre Storage RecommendationsThese recommendations are intended for consumers,but they are also important for tyre dealers.For commercial applications of new <strong>and</strong> waste tyres(tyre dealers <strong>and</strong> fleets), there may be morestringent <strong>and</strong> legal restrictions. Please check localregulations.<strong>Tyres</strong> are compounded to resist normal deteriorationcaused e.g. by sunlight, humidity <strong>and</strong> ozone.Nevertheless, stored tyres should be protectedagainst these <strong>and</strong> other potentially damaging conditions.48 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsThe longer the storage period, the more exposurethere is to potential damage.After dismounting from a vehicle the tyres shouldbe thoroughly cleaned <strong>and</strong> inspected for damage.Remove all stones <strong>and</strong> debris from the grooves.Chalk marking the tyres with their wheel positions(FL for Front Left, RR for Rear Right, etc.) will helpto find the correct positions according the rotationalplan.General:c DO STORE TYRES where it is clean, dark,dry <strong>and</strong> moderately ventilated.c Moist conditions should be avoided.<strong>Tyres</strong> destined for retreading/repairing shouldbe thoroughly cleaned <strong>and</strong> dried out before suchoperations are performed.c DO STORE TYRES at temperatures not exceeding35h C (95F), preferable below 25h C(77F).Direct contact with hot pipes <strong>and</strong> radiators mustbe avoided.c Also deeply cold temperatures, those well belowthe freezing point, might lead to brittleness <strong>and</strong>tyres should be carefully warmed up before use.c DO STORE TYRES, if outdoors, protected by anopaque waterproof covering, but avoid creating aheat box or steam bath. Ensure proper ventilation.c DO STORE TYRES, if outdoors, where tyres areraised off the storage surface.c AVOID STORING TYRES on piers, ship decks, orother unprotected areasc AVOID STORING TYRES, where they can be damagedby passing objects – lawn mower, bicycle,or garden tools.c AVOID STORING TYRES where the area is wet,oily, <strong>and</strong>/or greasy such as with gasoline orpetroleum-based products. Also, do not store onor against sensitive surfaces where staining cantake place.ccccccAVOID STORING TYRES in the proximity ofchemical agents like solvents, fuels, oils, hydrocarbons,paint, acids, disinfectants, etc.AVOID STORING TYRES where subject toextreme temperatures, direct sunlight or artificiallight with a high ultra-violet content. Room lightingwith ordinary inc<strong>and</strong>escent lamps is preferableto fluorescent tubes.Never store them near battery chargers, ovens,or open fires.AVOID STORING TYRES on black asphaltor other heat absorbent surfaces <strong>and</strong> on highlyreflective surfaces (i.e., s<strong>and</strong> or snow coveredground)AVOID STORING TYRES in the same area as anelectric motor or other ozone generating source.If there is a question, check ozone levels to besure they do not exceed 0.08 ppm.Do not use tyres as a workbench or tool st<strong>and</strong>.Soldering irons, power drill <strong>and</strong> tools can damagea tyre. Never put a burning cigarette on apile of tyres.Do not store other items on top of atyre, especially where staining of the surfacewould be a concern.Loose tyres or tyres mounted on rims, but notinstalled on a vehicle:c DO STORE TYRES so that tyres retain theirshape.c Mounted tyres should preferable be inflated toonly 100 kPa (15 psi /1 bar).c Be sure to adjust the tyres to the recommendedinflation pressure before mounting on thevehicle.<strong>Tyres</strong>installedonavehicleinlong term storage:c If possible, store the vehicle on blocks to removeall weight from the tyres <strong>and</strong> cover the tyres toprotect them from environmental exposure.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 49
Operating instructions<strong>Tyres</strong> with rimsInflatedDo not st<strong>and</strong> them upright hang them or pile them (restack every four weeks)<strong>Tyres</strong> without rimsDo not pile them, or hang themst<strong>and</strong> them upright <strong>and</strong> rotate them every four weeks (on racks clear of floor)cccIf the vehicle cannot be blocked up fromthe storage surface, completely unload the vehicle,so minimum weight will rest on the tyres.The storage surface should be firm, reasonablylevel, well drained, <strong>and</strong> clean.In cases where the tyres will be supporting thevehicle, it is permissible to inflate the tyres tothe maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. Besure to return the inflation pressure to recommendedusage pressure before operating thevehicle.In cases where the tyres will be supporting thevehicle, it is recommended that the vehicle bemoved every month to minimize ozone crackingin the bulge area <strong>and</strong> also to minimize a “flatspot” from developing. If the tyres do develop“flat spots,” this will usually disappear in a shortperiod of service.Before Returning <strong>Tyres</strong>(including full-size spares) to Servicec Inspect tyres to be sure they are clean <strong>and</strong> freefrom foreign objects.c Remove any water that has collected in anunmounted tyre.cWhen using a spare tyre, have it checked forproper inflation pressure <strong>and</strong> condition such ascracking in the tread or sidewalls, weatherchecking, <strong>and</strong> other signs of prolonged storageby a full-service tyre dealer, before placing it inservice on the vehicle.Full-Size Spare <strong>Tyres</strong>Full-sizespares,ofthesamesize<strong>and</strong>typeastheroad tyre, require special maintenance considerations.The spare tyre position on the vehicle is frequentlynot suitable for long term storage for full-size sparetyres that are not properly maintained /rotated asrecommended. <strong>Tyres</strong> contain special ingredientssuch as waxes, etc. to protect the rubber. Thesespecial tyre ingredients normally migrate throughoutthe tyre when in service <strong>and</strong> protect the tyreagainst deterioration caused e.g. by sunlight, humidity<strong>and</strong> ozone.Therefore, full-size spares that are left for prolongedperiods of time in the spare tyre positionshould be inspected, properly inflated just like roadtyres, <strong>and</strong> included in the regular tyre rotation.50 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Operating instructionsTyre repair⁄!SAFETY WARNING!Serious injury or death mayresult from a tyre disablementthat is caused by failing toobserve the following safety <strong>and</strong>maintenance information.During its service life, a tyre undergoes a varietyof different usage conditions <strong>and</strong> can be damagedin many different ways. This damage can resultfrom punctures, impacts, cuts, etc. Tyre damage canreduce a tyre’s structural integrity by, for example:ccccAir loss resulting in underinflated serviceconditions which lead to internal structuraldamage;Direct damage to tyre components such asrubber <strong>and</strong> plies;Exposure of internal materials to the outsideenvironment <strong>and</strong> resulting degradation; <strong>and</strong>/orExposure of internal materials to pressurizedair (Intra-carcass pressurization).For these reasons, tyres should be regularlyinspected by the consumer. An inspection of thetyres should also be incorporated during routinevehicle maintenance procedures. If tyre damage issuspected or found, it should be carefully assessedby a trained specialist immediately.A consumer should never repair a damaged tyre.Only a trained tyre specialist who can base hisassessment on a thorough <strong>and</strong> comprehensiveinspection of the specific tyre can determinewhether an individual tyre is suitable for repair orshould be removed from service. This assessmentshould also take into account the complete servicelife history of the tyre including inflation, load,operating conditions, etc. If the tyre specialistdecides to repair the tyre, then he should strictlyfollow all appropriate national tyre industry repairst<strong>and</strong>ards regarding the inspection process <strong>and</strong>repair procedures. Barum is not responsible for thespecialist’s decisions or the repaired tyre. Barumadvises if a tyre is returned under complaint <strong>and</strong>reason for the product’s disablement is in any wayassociated with a repair or the reason for repair themanufacturer’s warranty is invalidated.It is forbidden by law to regroove car tyres.Tyre service life for passenger car<strong>and</strong> light truckThe tyre industry has long recognized the consumers’role in the regular care <strong>and</strong> maintenanceof their tyres. The point at which a tyre is replacedis a decision for which the owner of the tyre isresponsible. The tyre owner should consider factorsto include service conditions, maintenance history,storage conditions, visual inspections, <strong>and</strong> dynamicperformance. The consumer should consult a tyreservice professional with any questions about tyreservice life.The following information <strong>and</strong> recommendationsare made to aid in assessing the point of maximumservice life.<strong>Tyres</strong> are designed <strong>and</strong> built to provide manythous<strong>and</strong>s of miles of excellent service. For maximumbenefit, tyres must be maintained properly toavoid tyre damage <strong>and</strong> abuse that may result intyre disablement. The service life of a tyre is acumulative function of the storage, stowing, rotation<strong>and</strong> service conditions, which a tyre is subjected tothroughout its life (load, speed, inflation pressure,road hazard injury, etc.). Since service conditionsvary widely, accurately predicting the service life ofany specific tyre in chronological time is notpossible.The consumer plays an important role in tyremaintenance.<strong>Tyres</strong> should be removed from service fornumerous reasons, including tread worn down tominimum depth, damage or abuse (punctures, cuts,impacts, cracks, bulges, underinflation, overloading,etc). For these reasons tyres, including spares,must be inspected routinely, i.e., at least once a<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 51
Operating instructionsmonth. Regular inspection becomes particularlyimportant the longer a tyre is kept in service. If tyredamage is suspected or found, Barum recommendsthat the consumer have the tyre inspected by a tyreservice professional. Consumers should use thisconsultation to determine if the tyres can continuein service. It is recommended that spare tyres beinspected at the same time. This routine inspectionshould occur whether or not the vehicle is equippedwith a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).Consumers are strongly encouraged to be awareof their tyres’ visual condition. Also, they shouldbe alert for any change in dynamic performancesuch as increased air loss, noise or vibration.Such changes could be an indicator that one ormore of the tyres should be immediately removedfrom service to prevent a tyre disablement.Also, the consumer should be the first to recognizea severe in-service impact to a tyre <strong>and</strong> to ensurethat the tyre is inspected immediately thereafter.Tyre storage, stowage <strong>and</strong> rotation are also importantto the service life of the tyre. More informationregarding proper storage, stowage <strong>and</strong> rotation islocated in other Barum publications, which areavailable upon request <strong>and</strong> through its websites.Tyre service life recommendationBarum is unaware of any technical data that supportsa specific tyre age for removal from service.However, as with other members of the tyre <strong>and</strong>automotive industries, Barum recommends thatall tyres (including spare tyres) that were manufacturedmore than ten (10) years previous 1) bereplaced with new tyres, even when tyres appear tobe usable from their external appearance <strong>and</strong> if thetread depth may have not reached the minimumwear out depth. Vehicle manufacturers may recommenda different chronological age at which a tyreshould be replaced based on their underst<strong>and</strong>ing ofthe specific vehicle application; Barum recommendsthat any such instruction be followed. Consumersshould note that most tyres would have to beremoved for tread wear-out or other causes beforeany proscribed removal period. A stated removalperiod in no way reduces the consumer’s responsibilityto replace tyres as needed.Minimum removal tread depth forpassenger <strong>and</strong> light truck tyres1.6 mm is the most widely accepted minimum treaddepth st<strong>and</strong>ard at which tyres should be removedfrom service. This st<strong>and</strong>ard has been adopted asa regulation by many of the world’s national transportationauthorities. As an indication to the consumer,there are tread wear indicator bars in themain grooves of the tyre that become level with thetread surface at approximately 1.6 mm of remainingtread.In addition to acknowledging the above,Barum recommends that all passenger <strong>and</strong> lighttruck tyres in highway motor vehicle applicationbe removed from service at the following treaddepths:ccsummer/high performance tyres=3 mmwinter tyres=4 mmThese recommendations are based upon Barum’stesting as well as real world experience whichshows that drivers can maintain the performancepotential (e.g. wet grip) of their tyres by replacingthem before they reach the regulatory minimumtread depth of 1.6 mm.This applies especially to winter tyres for whichwinter driving properties such as snow traction aresignificantly reduced at tread depths below 4 mm.1)Production code of tyres seepage5.52 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
Guidelines on tyre safety for drivers <strong>and</strong> vehicleoperators (recommended for vehicle h<strong>and</strong>books).<strong>Tyres</strong> need to be properly h<strong>and</strong>led if they are tokeep you <strong>and</strong> other road users safe. So pleasenote the following:1. The tyre pressure must be as indicated in theoperating instructions for your vehicle or asmarked on the vehicle itself. The pressureapplies to cold tyres; it must not be any lower.<strong>Tyres</strong> that have become warm, e.g. throughdriving, will increase in pressure. Never releaseair from warm tyres, or the pressure could fallbelow the minimum.Thepressuremustbecheckedevery 14 dayswhen the tyres are cold. Don’t forget to checkthe spare.If the pressure is too low, heat may build upin the tyre <strong>and</strong> lead to internal damage. At highspeeds the tread may even come off <strong>and</strong>thetyremayhaveablowout.Tyre damage thatcannot be seen is not put right simply byraising the pressure afterwards!2. Drive over kerbstones slowly <strong>and</strong>, if possible,at right angles. Don’t drive up or against anysteep or sharp-edged kerbstones or otherobjects (e.g. stones); this can lead to nonvisibletyre damage which can cause problemslater – the tyre may fail when running athigh speeds.3. Check tyres regularly for damage, such asstones, nails etc. that have penetrated the tyre,as well as any cuts, tears or bulges (in thesidewall). Foreign objects can also damage theinside of the tyre. Let your tyre dealer or specialistcheck to see if the tyre can be repaired.If a repair is not possible or doubtful, replacethe tyre. Damaged tyres can burst.4. Never fit used tyres whose ’life story’ youdon’t know. And remember that tyres age evenwhen they are little used or not used at all.If your spare tyre remains unused for years,you should only use it in emergencies <strong>and</strong>drive carefully.5. Check the tread depth of your tyres regularly.The lower the depth, the greater the risk ofaquaplaning. Ensure that your tyres complywith the legally required tread depth.<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 53
IndexOAgeing 52, 53AAquaplaning 53N New tyres 2, 42CChoice of tyre 41D Dimensions 7DIN 2Directional tyres 42DOT 2, 5ECE 2, 5EETRTO 2, 7PFEU 2Fitting lubricant 42Fitting pressure 42RFuel consumption 44H-rated tyre 6, 42, 44, 46HHigher grade tyres 41Increasing tyre pressure 47IInflation pressure/tyre pressure 2, 7, 42–45, 47, 53SLoad capacity 7, 17–27, 30–33, 34–36, 43–47LLoad Index 5, 6, 17–27, 31–36,43, 44, 45Max. tyre pressure 7, 44MMax. speed 5, 6, 41, 45–47Measuring rim 17–27, 30, 32, 41Min. (tyre) pressure 44Min. tread depth 52Mixed tyre fitments 41Offset depth 37Operating conditions 2Operating instructions 41–52Operating measurements 7Operating pressure 42Operational code 6, 17–27, 30, 32Outer diameter 7, 17–27, 30, 32Overstressing 47Overloading 47Production code 5Publisher’s imprint 55Regrooving 51Reinforced 5Replacing 82-series by 80 41Rims/Wheels 37–40Rim codes 39Rim dimensions 38–40Rim width 17–27, 30, 32Rolling circumference 7, 17–27, 30, 32Rolling resistance 44Safety warning 2, 41, 42, 43, 51Service life 2, 51Sidewall marking 5Size ranges 8–16, 28–29Speed 2, 6, 41, 44–47Speed Index 6Static radius 7, 17–27, 30, 32Storage 48Style of driving 47Summer tyres 8–12, 28, 41, 5254 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010 · 2011
<strong>Technical</strong> data 17–27, 30–33TTrailers, car-drawn 34–36Tread depth 5, 53Tube 5Tubeless 5TWI (Tread Wear Indicators) 5Twin fitment 47Tyre ageing 52, 53Tyre damages 47, 51, 53Tyre fitting 41–42Tyre markings 5Tyre pressure/inflation pressure 2, 7, 42–45, 47, 53Tyre repairs 51Tyre strain 47Tyre width 5, 7, 17–27, 30, 32, 41UUnder-inflation 44Units of measurements 7VWXYZIndexV-rated tyres 6, 42, 44, 46Valve caps 42Valve support 37, 42<strong>Van</strong> tyres 28–33Vibrations 47, 52W-rated tyres 6, 42, 44, 46Warning 2, 41, 42, 43, 51Wheel camber 46Wheel caps/trim rings 43Wheel disc 37Wheels/rims 37–40Winter tyres 5, 14–15, 29, 41, 52XL (Extra Load) 5, 44Y-rated tyres 6, 42, 44, 46ZR-rated tyres 6, 42, 44, 46Publisher’s imprintThe content of this publication is provided for information only<strong>and</strong> without responsibility. Continental AG makes no representationsabout the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timelinessof the information in this publication. Continental AG may, in itssole discretion, revise the information contained herein at anytime without notice.Continental AG’s obligations <strong>and</strong> responsibilities regarding itsproducts are governed solely by the agreements under whichthey are sold. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the informationcontained herein does not become part of these agreements.This publication does not contain any guarantee or agreed qualityof Continental AG’s products or any warranty of merchantability,fitness for a particular purpose <strong>and</strong> non-infringement.Continental AG may make changes in the products or servicesdescribed at any time without notice.This publication is provided on an “as is” basis. To the extentpermitted by law, Continental AG makes no warranty, expressor implied, <strong>and</strong> assumes no liability in connection with the useof the information contained in this publication. Continental AGis not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequentialor punitive damages arising out of the use of this publication.Information contained herein is not intended to announceproduct availability anywhere in the world.The trademarks, service marks <strong>and</strong> logos (the Trademarks)displayed in this publication are the property of Continental<strong>and</strong>/or its affiliates. Nothing in this publication should beconstrued as granting any license or right to the Trademarks.Without the express written consent of Continental AG theuse of the Trademarks is prohibited.All text, images, graphics <strong>and</strong> other materials in this publicationare subject to the copyright <strong>and</strong> other intellectual propertyrights of Continental AG <strong>and</strong> /or its affiliates. Continental AGowns the copyrights in the selection, coordination <strong>and</strong> arrangementof the materials in this publication. These materials maynot be modified or copied for commercial use or distribution.Copyright q 2010 Continental AG.All rights reserved.TD B 04/2010 0460 169<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Databook</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Tyres</strong> 2010· 2011 55
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Footnotes for technical data1)Instead of J-rims the same size JK- <strong>and</strong> JJ-rims maybe used.2)Winter tyres can be max. 1 % greater in outer diameterthan st<strong>and</strong>ard on-road tread patterns.3)At 37 mph /60 km/h (measuring speed).4)Load Index single/twin fitment <strong>and</strong> Speed Index.5)Rim sizes in bold type: measuring rim.6)St<strong>and</strong>ard = on road tread pattern,Special = M +S or off-road tread pattern.7)S=Single/ T=twin fitment.*)Suitable for stud application.**)Studded winter tyre. Not permitted for use in countrieswith a ban on studded tyres. Not available in the UK.***)80 series car tyres can be used instead of 82 series tyres<strong>and</strong> vice versa, without amending the entry in the vehicleregistration document. Prerequisite: LI (Load Index) <strong>and</strong> SI(Speed Index) must be equivalent in value (or higher) <strong>and</strong>meet the requirements of the vehicle documents.Rin preparation.ß being phased out.For tyre pressures see “Operating instructions”, p. 43 ff.