A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
18 - Evaluation of temperature stability A, B or C according to US-specific test
19 - Safety notes for use or mounting of tires
20 - Indication of "Ultralight construction"; tires are up to 30% lighter
21 - Specified direction of travel of tire
22 - In metro designation, only necessary for Brazilian market
Tires with emergency running characteristics SST (Self-Supporting Tire) have a special designation on the tire side wall, depending on
manufacturer.
Speed code/high speed
Speed code/high speed
Load index (LI)
The load capacity index can be found on the sidewall of the tire. It provides information about the maximum load that the tire can bear.
The load capacity index is located in the size designation, e.g. 195/15 R 91 91T, of the tire. It is indicated on the tire as a code according to ETRTO.
This table shows the load capacity index used at VW/Audi with the corresponding load capacity of the tires.