S4 Quattro Wagon V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
Tires: Application and ID
Tire Information
Tire Side Wall Lettering
Example: Dunlop SP Sport 9000
1
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Size designation (215/55 ZR16)
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Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics PAX, Lettering on Side Wall
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Manufacturer (trade name)
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Tread designation
4
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Identifier for tubeless tires
5
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Radial construction (radially-oriented fibers in carcass)
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Information on version with flange protection
7
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Manufacture date - see tire aging
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Tire Aging
8
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E number = Approval number. Tire fulfills European Guidelines ECE-R30 and EEC92/93
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Country of manufacture - manufactured in Germany.
10
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Internal tread code of DUNLOP
11
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Department of Transportation - the tires fulfill the guidelines from the American transportation authorities
12
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Example: Dunlop SP Sport 9000
DOT - code identification number for manufacturers factory, tire size and tire version
13
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Maximum permitted load and maximum permitted tire pressure specifications for North America
14
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Number of ply layers in the center of the tread and in the sidewalls and information about the material
15
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Position of TWI tread wear indicator
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=> TWI.
16
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Relative service life expectancy - abrasion resistance - based on a US-specific standard test
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Evaluation of wet braking ability A, B or C according to US-specific test
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Evaluation of temperature stability A, B or C according to US-specific test
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Safety notes for use or mounting of tires
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Indication of "Ultralight construction"; tires are up to 30% lighter
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Specified direction of travel of tire
22
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In metro designation, only necessary for Brazilian market
NOTE: Tires with emergency running characteristics, SST (Self-Supporting Tire) and PAX, have a special designation on the tire side wall,
depending on manufacturer.