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UNDERSTANDING TYRE<br />

MARKINGS<br />

The following are the necessary indications<br />

to understand the meaning<br />

of the markings on the tyre.<br />

Example: 195/70 R 15C 103/101 Q<br />

195 = Nominal width<br />

(S, distance between side<br />

walls in mm).<br />

70 = Height/width ratio (H/S,<br />

as a percentage).<br />

R = Radial tyre.<br />

15 = Rim nominal diameter in<br />

inches (Ø).<br />

C = Letter identifying tyres<br />

for light-duty<br />

transportation.<br />

103/101 = Load rating (carrying capacity).<br />

Q = Maximum speed rating.<br />

Maximum speed rating<br />

Q = up to 160 km/h.<br />

R = up to 170 km/h.<br />

S = up to 180 km/h.<br />

T = up to 190 km/h.<br />

U = up to 200 km/h.<br />

H = up to 210 km/h.<br />

V = up to 240 km/h.<br />

Maximum speed rating<br />

for snow tyres<br />

Q M+S = up to 160 km/h<br />

T M+S = up to 190 km/h<br />

H M+S = up to 240 km/h<br />

fig. 6<br />

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UNDERSTANDING RIM<br />

MARKINGS<br />

The following are the necessary indications<br />

to understand the meaning<br />

of the markings on the rim.<br />

Example: 6J x 15 H2<br />

6 = rim in inches (1)<br />

J = rim drop centre outline<br />

(side projection where the<br />

tyre bead rests) (2)<br />

15 = rim nominal diameter in<br />

inches (corresponds to diameter<br />

of the tyre to be<br />

mounted) (3 = Ø)<br />

H2 = “hump” shape and number<br />

(relief on the circumference<br />

holding the tubeless<br />

tyre bead on the rim)<br />

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />

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