Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres
| Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 |
| e.g. 205/55 R 16
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| 2 - |
Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators) |
| 3 - |
Manufacturer (trade name) |
| Radial - radial cord direction in carcass |
| Tubeless - code for tubeless tyres |
| 5 - |
Load capacity index / speed rating |
| 6 - |
Specified direction of rotation/installation for tyre |
| 7 - |
Maximum permissible load |
| 8 - |
Maximum permissible tyre pressure |
| 9 - |
Number of plies in the centre of the tread and in the sidewalls as
well as information about the material |
| 10 - |
E number = Approval number |
| Tyre fulfils European guidelines |
| 11 - |
Manufacturer code / date of manufacture |
| Identification number for manufacturer's plant, tyre size and tyre
model |
| Tyre ageing / date of manufacture
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DOT - Department of Transportation |
| Tyre fulfils standards of the Department of Transportation of the
United States of America |
| 13 - |
Identifier for Brazil, INMETRO |
| 14 - |
Identifier for China, CCC |
| e.g. manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) |
| 16 - |
Safety notes for use or fitting of tyre |
| 17 - |
Relative expected service life - abrasion resistance |
| based on a US standard test |
| 18 - |
Rating of wet-braking traction, A, B or C |
| 19 - |
Rating of temperature resistance, A, B or C |
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Identifying tyres with run-flat properties |
| e.g. self-supporting run-flat |
| Identifying tyres with run-flat properties
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As compared to standard tyres, run-flat tyres (PAX) have
different codes and designations on the sidewall. This makes it
easy to identify run-flat tyres.
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When renewing wiper rubbers, note the make. When renewing
wiper blades, the same make must be used.
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Assembly overview - control unit and hydraulic unit, LHD vehicles
1 -
ABS control unit -J104-
Removing and installing
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2 -
ABS hydraulic unit -N55-
Removing and installing
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3 -
Torx bolt
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