Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, tyres with run-flat system (PAX)

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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.

Codes and designations on tyres with run-flat properties (PAX)

245 -

Tyre width in millimetres

690 -

Tyre diameter (outer) in millimetres

R -	Radial construction

500 -

Nominal diameter of standardised rim seat

A -	Construction type index for the wheels with run-flat capability (PAX); “A” stands for asymmetric, since the two rim seats have different diameters.

99 -	Maximum permissible load of tyre (99 = 1550 kg)

Y -	Speed code (“Y” stands for a permissible top speed of 300 km/h).

Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, tyres with run-flat system (PAX)

Tyre dimension

Explanation of tyre dimensions

Tyres	Speed	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Summer tyres	to 240 km/h	195	65	R	15	91	V	-
Winter tyres	to 160 km/h	195	65	R	15	91	Q	M + S
Winter tyres	to 190 km/h	195	65	R	15	91	T	M + S
High-speed tyres	faster than 240 km/h	225	50	ZR	16	91	-	-

1 -	Tyre width

2 -	Aspect ratio in %

3 -	Code for tyre construction “R” indicates radial

4 -	Rim diameter designation

5 -	Load rating code/load index (LI)

6 -	Speed rating code

7 -	Winter tyre/code for all-season tyre

Load rating code/load index (LI)

Load rating code / load index (LI)

The load rating can be found on the sidewall of the tyre. It provides information about the maximum load that the tyre can bear.

The load rating is included in the size designation of the tyre (e.g. 195/65 R 15 91T). It is indicated on the tyre as a code according to ETRTO. The following table shows the load rating codes with the corresponding load capacity of the tyres.

Load rating code	Maximum load of tyre in kg
75	387
78	425
79	437
80	450
81	462
82	475
83	487
84	500
85	515
86	530
87	545
88	560
89	580
90	600
91	615
92	630
93	650
94	670
95	690
96	710
97	730
98	750
99	775
100	800
101	825
102	850
103	875
104	900
110	1060
112	1120

Speed rating code

Speed rating / maximum speed

Speed rating code	Maximum speed in km/h
L	120
M	130
N	140
P	150
Q	160
R	170
S	180
T	190
U	200
H	210
V	240
ZR	above 240
W	270
Y	300

Winter tyres with speed symbol “V” → Chapter

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