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What is the correct tire size for my vehicle?

Tyre labels begin with 3 digits followed by a '/' and then another 2 digits.

The first 3 digits are the tyre width in mm. The following 2 digits are the relative percentage of height to width.

Always refer to the vehicle owner's manual to identify the right tyre size for your vehicle.


EU Tyre label description


EU tyre labels cover 3 criteria.

  • Fuel efficiency: Grade A is the best and grade G is the worst. The difference between them translates to up to 7.5% fuel consumption.
  • Wet grip: Grade A is the best and grade G is the worst. The difference between them translates to up to 18 metres braking distance.
  • Noise: 1 wave means ‘Quiet’ (at least 3dB below the European limit); 2 waves means ‘Moderate’ (between European limit and 3dB below); and 3 waves means Noisy (above European limit).

Speed and load indexes


Speed index – every tyre has a speed limit. It is indicated by the last letter on a tyre:

  • M - 130km/h
  • N - 140km/h
  • P - 150km/h
  • Q - 160km/h
  • R - 170km/h
  • T - 190km/h
  • U - 200km/h
  • H - 210km/h
  • V - 240km/h
  • W - 270km/h
  • S - 280km/h
  • Y - 300km/h
  • Z - over 300km/h

Load index – every tyre has a load limit. It is indicated by the two digits before the load index. A ‘91’ index means the tyre supports 615 kg.

Explanation of Special marks

  • Arrows: Direction of rotation
  • FR (MFS, FP, FSL): Flange rim protection indicates reinforced sidewalls
  • Outside: Indicates side should face outwards
  • M+S: Tyres for mud and snow; all-season tyres
  • Run-flat: Allows you to keep driving after a puncture
  • TL: Tubeless
  • TT: Inner tube required
  • XL (RF): Extra Load/Reinforced tyres support more weight than normal tyres of the same size.

OE/Original Equipment

Original tyre mounted by the vehicle manufacturer.

  • * - BMW
  • AO, AOE - Audi
  • "B" in a circle, B, B1, BL - Bentley
  • C1 - Chrysler
  • F, K-1, K-2 - Ferrari
  • H-0, H-1 - Honda
  • H - Hyundai
  • J, "J" in a circle - Jaguar
  • LTS - Lotus
  • MGT - Maserati
  • MC, MC1 - McLaren
  • MO - Mercedes
  • MOE - Mercedes
  • Extended run-flat
  • N0 to N6 - Porsche
  • R01, R02 - Audi Quattro
  • VW - Volkswagen

DOT Information

The 4-digit DOT (Department of Transportation) code indicates week and year of manufacture. For example, 2119 means the tyre was made in the 21st week of 2019.


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