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IntroductionSafety warning

This Technical Data Book contains com-prehensive in ormation on SEMPERIT Carand Van Tyres. The technical data andother details on tyres and accessories

have been compiled to re ect as exactlyand completely as possible the currentstate o development and are based onETRTO1), ISO2) and WdK/DIN 3) standards.Most o the Semperit tyres comply withDOT4) regulations and are marked accor-dingly. They are homologated in accor-dance with the relevant ECE5) regulation(ZR tyres without operational code in ac-cordance with EU guideline 92/23) and are

hence also homologated in accordancewith current EU6) tyre regulation.This databook is intended or in orma-tion and instruction only. No liabilitywhatsoever will be accepted or damage,regardless o its nature and its legal basis,arising rom advice given in this book.

1) ETRTO The European Tyre and Rim TechnicalOrganisation, Brussels

2) ISO International Organisation or Standardisation3) DIN German Institute or Standardisation, Berlin

WdK German Rubber Manu acturers Association,Frank urt/M.

4) DOT Department o Transportation (USA)

5) ECE Economic Commission or Europe(UNO-Institution, Geneva)

6) EU European Union, ormerly EEC

Tyre safety tips

We recommend that the in ation pressure o every tyre is checked at least every 14days. Avoid driving over sharp-edged or

pointed objects.Lower in ation pressures, greater loadsor higher speeds than specifed by the ve-hicle and/or tyre manu acturer all shortenthe service life o tyres and can result instructural damages.

We recommend that new tyres are runin at moderate speeds or the frst 120 to190 miles (200 to 300 km) to roughen thetread sur ace. The tyre does not achie-ve its best per ormance until a ter thisrunning-in period.

We recommend all wheel positions o apassenger car are ftted with tyres o thesame tread design.

Please observe the detailed operatinginstructions on page 36 .

SAFETY WARNING!

The instructions given inthis databook must beobserved to ensure vehiclesafety at all times. Thisapplies especially withrespect to tyre in ation

pressure recommendations.

Non-compliance with these instructionsmeans risking tyre damage which, if seri-ous enough, may result in a tyre bursting.It is hazards like these that can causetraf c accidents involving vehicle damageand/or serious personal injury.


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Contents

Introduction, safety warning 2Tyre Sidewall Information 4Operational Code (Load Index, Speed Index) 6Units of measurement and de nitions 7

Passenger car tyres

Summer tyres: Patterns, applications, size range 8Winter tyres: Patterns, applications, size range 10Technical data: 8230 series 1 2

Van tyres

Patterns, applications, size range 22 Technical data 24Tyres or caravans and car drawn trailers (special load capacities) 28Tube table 31Car rims 32

Operating instructions

Correct choice o tyres and rims 36 Winter tyres 36 Fitting the tyre 37 Fitting the wheel to the vehicle 38 Tyre in ation pressure 38 Load capacity and speed 42 Tyre damage 44

Tyre rotation on a vehicle 44 Tyre storage 46 Tyre repair 48 Tyre service li e 49 Guidelines on tyre sa ety 51Index 5 2Publishers imprint 54Service 55


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Tyre Sidewall Information


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Tyre Sidewall Information

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1 235/45 ZR17 94W 235 Nominal Section width in mm.

45 Nominal Aspect ratio(Tyre height is 45% o tyre width).

R Symbol or radial tyre.(ZR see page 6 )

17 Rim diameter Code (in inches).

94 Load Index 94 = max. load o this tyreis 670 kg ( see table page 6 )

W Speed Index, indicating max. speedW=270 km/h/169 mph ( see table page 6 )

Other in ormation may be added a ter the size marking:

REINFORCED or EXTRA L OAD (XL) or rein orced tyres

with higher load capacity. M+S or winter tyres.Snow ake designation (in USA and Canada):This additional marking on an M+S tyre showsthat the tyre meets prescribed test criteriaand ensures good winter properties.

TUBELESS tubeless.TUBE TYPE tyres must be mounted with tubes. E

E 4 Marking indicating accordance with ECE regulations. The numbera ter the E in the circle indicates the country o homologation.E 4 (4=Netherlands) *

2309 Production code (23 means 23rd week, 09 means 2009).

TWI TWI =Tread Wear Indicator.Cross ribs evenly spaced around the circum erence o the tyrein the longitudinal tread grooves and becoming exposed when theremaining tread depth is down to 1.6 mm.

Made in Marking showing the country o origin.

*) This sign may also be e 4 ,i the tyre was homologated in accordancewith the EU guideline 92/23.


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Service Conditions

LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg

50 190 65 290 80 450 95 690 110 1060

51 195 66 300 81 462 96 710 111 1090

52 200 67 307 82 475 97 730 112 1120

53 206 68 315 83 487 98 750 113 1150

54 212 69 325 84 500 99 775 114 1180

55 218 70 335 85 515 100 800 115 1215

56 224 71 345 86 530 101 825 116 1250

57 230 72 355 87 545 102 850 117 128558 236 73 365 88 560 103 875 118 1320

59 243 74 375 89 580 104 900 119 1360

60 250 75 387 90 600 105 925 120 1400

61 257 76 400 91 615 106 950 121 1450

62 265 77 412 92 630 107 975 122 1500

63 272 78 425 93 650 108 1000 123 1550

64 280 79 437 94 670 109 1030 124 1600

Including Load Index and Speed Index

Load Index (LI) The Load Index is a numerical code associated with the maximumload a tyre can carry ( see also page 39 ).

Speed Index (SI)The Speed Index indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry a loadcorresponding to its Load Index.

1) As a rule only used or special spare tyres i they quali y according to ECE Regulation 30. In accordance with ECERegulation 64 governing the use o special spare tyres, even these more highly rated tyres may only be used up toa maximum speed o 50 mph/80 km/h.

SIMax. speed or

passenger car tyres

M 81 mph 1) 130 km/h 1)

P 93 mph 150 km/hQ 100 mph 160 km/hR

106 mph 170 km/h

S 112 mph 180 km/hT 118 mph 190 km/hH 130 mph 210 km/hV 150 mph 240 km/h

W 169 mph 270 km/hY 187 mph 300 km/h

ZR over 150 mph over 240 km/h

SIRe erence speed or

commercial vehicle tyres

K 69 mph 110 km/h

L 75 mph 120 km/h

M 81 mph 130 km/h

N 87 mph 140 km/h

P 93 mph 150 km/h

Q 99 mph 160 km/h

R 106 mph 170 km/h

S 112 mph 180 km/h

T 118 mph 190 km/h

H 130 mph 210 km/h


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Units of measurement andde nitions of the technical data

The technical data in the tables complygenerally with international standards.All dimensions in the tables o thisdatabook are given in millimetres (mm),

i not indicated in a di erent way.The rim diameter is given in inch code.Tyre ranges on new rim types may alsobe marked in mm.Construction measurements are theo-retical values or the design o the tyre:The width is relative to the smoothsidewall, the outer diameter to the treadcentre.Maximum measurements are actualoperating measurements o the in atedtyre (operating pressure) in the unloadedstate. They include growth but excludedynamic distortions. The width is themax. permitted tyre width, including side-wall decorative markings, when the tyre ismounted on the correct rim.

The outer diameter is the max. permitteddiameter. The max. measurements arebinding or vehicle designers .The static radius is the distance betweenthe wheel centre and the ground contactpatch under max. load at the recom-mended tyre pressure.

The rolling circumference is the distancecovered by a point on the circum erencewhen the tyre revolves once at 60 km/h(37 mph).The load capacity in kilograms (kg)is weight in the sense o a mass.Tyre pressure (in ation pressure) is givenin bar as an overpressure (cold tyre), ordriving speeds up to 160 km/h (100 mph) .Vehicle designers should bear in mind themaximum values or tyre outer diameterand width when planning the wheelspace of a vehicle , i all standardapproved tyres are to ft without anyrestrictions.Should this by way o exception not bepossible, the sa ety risk must beeliminated by taking appropriatemeasures.

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D = Outer diameter o the tyrer = Static radius

= De ection under load

Service width, maxB

New tyre width

Rim width

(Standard rim or B and new tyre diameter)

H

New tyrediameter

Rimdiameter

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Summer tyres

Com ort-Li eThe money-saver

Offers pure pleasure in terms of safety,driving comfort and price / performance ratio.

Comfortable, quiet tyre because o theellipsoidal tread blocks which rollsmoothly into the ground contact patch

Outstanding aquaplaning performance isensured by wide circum erential grooves

Short braking distances on both wet and dry roads through numerous block edges

Reduced fuel consumption due tolow rolling resistance

Size range80 series135/80 R 13 70 T145/80 R 13 75 T155/80 R 13 79 T

r . 83 T 3)

165/80 R 13 83 TXL 87 T175/80 R 14 88 T

88 H70 series145/70 R 13 71 T155/70 R 13 75 T165/70 R 13 79 T

XL 83 T175/70 R 13 82 T165/70 R 14 81 T

XL 85 T175/70 R 14 84 T185/70 R 14 88 T

88 H205/70 R 14 XL 98 T65 series155/65 R 13 73 T165/65 R 13 77 T175/65 R 13 80 T155/65 R 14 75 T165/65 R 14 79 T

65 series (continued)175/65 R 14 82 T

82 HXL 86 T

185/65 R 14 86 T

86 H195/65 R 14 89 H145/65 R 15 72 T185/65 R 15 88 T

88 H195/65 R 15 91 T

XL 95 T60 series175/60 R 13 77 T185/60 R 13 80 H 1)165/60 R 14 82 T185/60 R 14 82 T

82 H195/60 R 14 86 H185/60 R 15 84 H

XL 88 H55 series195/55 R 13 80 T 2)185/55 R 14 80 T

80 H175/55 R 15 77 T

1) Pattern Speed Com ort2) Pattern Sport Li e M 8113) Pattern TopLi e 2 M 801


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Summer tyres

The dynamic tyre

Optimum handling on straight and winding roads thanks to innovative tread pattern design with highlateral stability

Comfortable and quiet ride as a result o varying block lengths in treadcentre and shoulder

Improved grip in the wet and more miles thanks to latest generation ull-silica compound

Greater aquaplaning protection thanks to better water displacement

Speed-Li e

Size range65 series195/65 R 15 91 H

91 VXL 95 H

205/65 R 15 94 H94 V

215/65 R 15 96 H60 series

195/60 R 15 88 H88 V205/60 R 15 91 H

91 VXL 95 H

225/60 R 15 96 W (ZR) 1)205/60 R 16 92 V

92 W kXL 96 H

225/60 R 16 98 W 1)55 series185/55 R 15 82 H

82 V195/55 R 15 85 H

85 V205/55 R 15 88 V195/55 R 16 87 V k205/55 R 16 91 H

91 V91 W (ZR)

XL 94 V k215/55 R 16 93 W (ZR)

XL 97 H97 Y (ZR) k

225/55 R 16 95 V95 W (ZR)

225/55 R 17 XL 101 W (ZR)

50 series195/50 R 15 82 H

82 V205/50 R 15 86 V195/50 R 16 84 V

205/50 R 16 87 W (ZR)225/50 R 16 92 W (ZR)205/50 R 17 XL 93 W (ZR) FR215/50 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR

XL 95 Y (ZR) FR k225/50 R 17 94 W (ZR)45 series195/45 R 15 78 V FR195/45 R 16 80 V FR205/45 R 16 83 V FR

83 W (ZR) FR215/45 R 17 87 W (ZR) FR

XL 91 W (ZR) FR225/45 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR

XL 94 V FR94 W (ZR) FR

235/45 R 17 94 W (ZR) FR245/45 R 17 95 W (ZR) FR40 series205/40 R 17 XL 84 W (ZR) FR215/40 R 17 XL 87 W (ZR) FR245/40 R 17 91 W (ZR) FR205/40 R 18 XL 86 W (ZR) FR225/40 R 18 XL 92 W (ZR) FR235/40 R 18 XL 95 W (ZR) FR245/40 R 18 93 W (ZR) FR35 series225/35 R 18 XL 87 W (ZR) FR225/35 R 19 XL 88 W (ZR) FR235/35 R 19 XL 91 W (ZR) FR1) Pattern Direction Sport

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Winter tyres

Master-GripThe superior performer Designed or compact cars.

Excellent traction thanks to network sipe technology with largenumber o gripping edges

Consistently high grip in snow and ice thanks to rubber compound with anti- rost polymers

Even wear and high mileage performance thanks to optimum tyre sti ness

80 series135/80 R 13 70 T145/80 R 13 75 T155/80 R 13 79 T165/80 R 13 83 T

175/80 R 14 88 T195/80 R 15 96 T 1)

205/80 R 16 r . 104 S 1)

70 series145/70 R 13 71 T155/70 R 13 75 T165/70 R 13 79 T175/70 R 13 82 T165/70 R 14 81 T

XL 85 T175/70 R 14 84 T

XL 88 T185/70 R 14 88 T205/70 R 15 96 T 1)65 series155/65 R 13 73 T165/65 R 13 77 T175/65 R 13 80 T155/65 R 14 75 T165/65 R 14 79 T175/65 R 14 82 T

XL 86 T185/65 R 14 86 T195/65 R 14 89 T145/65 R 15 72 T155/65 R 15 77 T165/65 R 15 81 T

60 series165/60 R 14 XL 79 T185/60 R 14 82 T195/60 R 14 86 T155/60 R 15 74 T FR

175/60 R 15 81 T55 series185/55 R 14 80 T175/55 R 15 77 T FR

Size range

1) Pattern Top-Grip SLG M729


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Winter tyres

Speed-GripThe sporty tyreFor ast and sporty vehicles.

Improved traction and lateral guidance in snow thanks to network sipe technology

Optimum grip on wet and wintry roads thanks to high number o lateral grooves

Outstanding handling on dry roads thanks to sturdy shoulder lugs

Size range

65 series175/65 R 15 84 T185/65 R 15 88 T195/65 R 15 91 T

91 H

XL 95 T205/65 R 15 94 T94 H

215/65 R 15 96 H215/65 R 16 98 H60 series185/60 R 15 84 T

XL 88 T195/60 R 15 88 T

88 H205/60 R 15 91 H225/60 R 15 96 H205/60 R 16 92 H

XL 96 H215/60 R 16 XL 99 H225/60 R 16 98 H235/60 R 16 100 H55 series185/55 R 15 82 T

XL 86 H195/55 R 15 85 H205/55 R 15 88 H195/55 R 16 87 T

87 H

55 series (continued)205/55 R 16 91 T

91 HXL 94 H

94 V

215/55 R 16 93 HXL 97 H225/55 R 16 95 H

XL 99 H215/55 R 17 XL 98 V225/55 R 17 97 H

XL 101 V50 series195/50 R 15 82 H205/50 R 15 86 H205/50 R 16 87 H225/50 R 16 92 H205/50 R 17 XL 93 H FR

93 V FR225/50 R 17 XL 98 H FR45 series225/45 R 17 91 H FR

XL 94 V FR235/45 R 17 94 H FR245/45 R 17 95 H FR40 series225/40 R 18 XL 92 V FR


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Technical Datapassenger car tyres

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Tyre Permitted Tyre dimension RollingSize Load- Load rims 1) Max. standard circum-

Index capac- value in ference 3) ity (measuring operation 2) +1.5%

LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%82 series185 R 14 90 600 4 J 186

5 J 1915 J 196 662 19856 J 201

205 R 16 rf. 104 900 5 J5 J6 J 216 749 2245

6 J7 J

7 J80 series135/80 R 13 70 335 3.50 B 4) 138 554 1665

4.00 B 4) 1434.50 B 4) 148

145/80 R 13 75 387 3.50 B 4) 1464.00 B 4) 151 572 17154.50 B 4) 156

155/80 R 13 79 437 4.00 B 4) 158155/80 R 13 rf. 83 487 4.50 B 4) 163 588 1765

5.00B 4) 168165/80 R 13 83 487 4.00 B 167165/80 R 13 XL 87 545 4.50 B 172 604 1810

5.00 B 1775.50 B 182

175/80 R 14 88 560 4 J 1795 J 184 648 1940

5 J 1896 J 194

195/80 R 15 96 710 5 J 1995 J 204 705 21156 J 209

6 J 214205/80 R 16 rf. 104 900 5 J 2065 J 211 748 22406 J 216

6 J 2217 J 226

70 series145/70 R 13 71 345 3.50 B 4) 146

4.00 B 4) 1514.50 B 4) 156 542 16305.00 B 4) 161

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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%70 series155/70 R 13 75 387 4.00 B 4) 158

4.50 B 4) 163 556 16705.00 B 4) 168

165/70 R 13 79 437 4.00 B 4) 167165/70 R 13 XL 83 487 4.50 B 4) 172

5.00 B 4) 177 572 17155.50 B 4) 182

175/70 R 13 82 475 4.50 B 4) 1795.00 B 4) 184 586 17555.50 B 4) 1896.00 B 4) 194

185/70 R 13 86 530 4.50 B 4) 1875.00 B 4) 1925.50 B 4) 197 600 18006.00 B 4) 202

165/70 R 14 81 462 4 J 167165/70 R 14 XL 85 515 4.50 B 4) 172

5.00 B 4) 177 598 17955.50 B 4) 182

175/70 R 14 84 500 4 J 179175/70 R 14 XL 88 560 5.00 B 4) 184 612 1835

5.50 B 4) 1896 J 194

185/70 R14 88 560 4 J 1875 J 192

5 J 197 626 18806 J 202

195/70 R 14 91 615 5 J 1995 J 2046 J 209 640 1920

6 J 214205/70 R 14 rf. 97 730 5 J 207205/70 R 14 XL 98 750 5 J 212

6 J 217 656 19656 J 2227 J 227

195/70 R 15 rf. 97 730 5 J 1995 J 2046 J 209 665 2000

6 J 214205/70 R 15 95 690 5 J

96 710 5 J

6 J 217 681 20406 J7 J

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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%65 series155/65 R 13 73 365 4.50 B 4) 163 540 1625

5.00 B 4) 1685.50 B 4) 173

165/65 R 13 77 412 4.50 B 4) 1725.00 B 4) 177 552 16605.50 B 4) 1826.00 B 4) 187

175/65 R 13 80 450 5.00 B 4) 184 568 17005.50 B 4) 189

6.00 B 4) 194155/65 R 14 75 387 4.50 B 4) 163 566 17005.00 B 4) 1685.50 B 4) 173

165/65 R 14 79 437 4.50 B 4) 1725.00 B 4) 177 578 17405.50 B 4) 182

6 J 187175/65 R 14 82 475 5.00 B 4) 184 594 1780175/65 R 14 XL 86 530 5.50 B 4) 189

6 J 194185/65 R 14 86 530 5 J 192

5 J 197 606 18206 J 202

6 J 207195/65 R 14 89 600 5 J 204

6 J 209 620 18606 J 2147 J 219

145/65 R 15 72 355 4 J 1514 J 156 577 1735

5 J 161155/65 R 15 77 412 4 J 163 591 17805 J 168

5 J 173165/65 R 15 81 462 4 J 172

5 J 177 603 18155 J 1826 J 187

175/65 R 15 84 500 5 J 184 619 18555 J 1896 J 194




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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%65 series185/65 R 15 88 560 5 J 192

5 J 197 631 18956 J 202

6 J 207195/65 R 15 91 615 5 J 204195/65 R 15 XL 95 690 6 J 209 645 1935195/65 R 15 rf. 6 J 214

7 J 219205/65 R 15 94 670 5 J 212

205/65 R 15 rf. 99 775 6 J 217 657 19756 J 2227 J 227

7 J 232215/65 R 15 96 710 6 J 225

6 J 230 673 20157 J 235

7 J 240215/65 R 16 98 750 6 J 225

6 J 230 698 20907 J 235

7 J 24060 series175/60 R 13 77 412 5.00 B 4) 184 548 1645

76 400 5.50 B 4)6.00 B 4)

185/60 R 13 80 450 5.00 B 4) 1925.50 B 4) 197 560 16856.00 B 4) 2026 J 207

165/60 R 14 75 387 4 J 172

165/60 R 14 XL 79 437 5 J5)

177 562 16905 J 1826 J 187

185/60 R 14 82 475 5 J 1925 J 197 586 17656 J 202

6 J 207195/60 R 14 86 530 5 J 204

6 J 209 600 18006 J 2147 J 219



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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%60 series155/60 R 15 74 375 4 J 163 575 1730

5 J 1685 J 174

175/60 R 15 81 462 5 J 184 591 18055 J 1896 J 194

185/60 R 15 84 500 5 J 192185/60 R 15 XL 88 560 5 J 197 611 1840

6 J 2026 J 207

195/60 R 15 88 560 5 J 2046 J 209 625 1875

6 J 2147 J 219

205/60 R 15 91 615 5 J 212205/60 R 15 XL 95 690 6 J 217 637 1910

6 J 2227 J 227

7 J 232215/60 R 15 95 690 6 J 225

6 J 230 649 19507 J 235

7 J 240225/60 R 15 96 710 6 J 232

6 J 237 661 19857 J 242

7 J 2478 J 252

205/60 R 16 92 630 5 J 212205/60 R 16 XL 96 710 6 J 217 662 1990

6 J 2227 J 227

7 J 232215/60 R 16 XL 99 775 6 J 225

6 J 230 674 20257 J 235

7 J 240225/60 R 16 98 750 6 J 232

6 J 237 686 20607 J 242

7 J 2478 J 252

235/60 R 16 100 800 6 J 2457 J 250 700 2100

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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%55 series195/55 R 13 80 450 5.50 B 4) 204

6.00 B 4) 209 552 16606 J 2147 J 219

185/55 R 14 79 437 5 J 19280 450 5 J 197 6 J 202 568 1710

6 J 207175/55 R 15 77 412 5 J 184

5 J 189 581 1750

6 J 194185/55 R 15 82 475 5 J 192185/55 R 15 XL 86 530 5 J 197

6 J 202 593 17856 J 207

195/55 R 15 85 515 5 J 2046 J 209 603 1815

6 J 2147 J 219

205/55 R 15 88 560 5 J 2136 J 218

6 J 223 617 18507 J 2287 J 233

195/55 R 16 87 545 5 J 2046 J 209 628 1890

6 J 2147 J 219

205/55 R 16 91 615 5 J 213205/55 R 16 XL 94 670 6 J 218

6 J 223 642 19307 J 228

7 J 233215/55 R 16 93 650 6 J 225215/55 R 16 XL 97 730 6 J 230

7 J 235 652 19607 J 240

225/55 R 16 95 690 6 J 2326 J 2377 J 242 664 1995

225/55 R 16 XL 99 775 7 J 2478 J 252



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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%55 series (continued)215/55 R 17 XL 98 750 6 J 225

6 J 2307 J 235 678 2035

7 J 240225/55 R 17 97 730 6 J 232225/55 R 17 XL 101 825 6 J 237

7 J 242 690 20757 J 2478 J 252

50 series

195/50 R 15 82 475 5 J 2046 J 209 585 1760

6 J 2147 J 219

205/50 R 15 86 530 5 J 2136 J 218

6 J 223 595 17907 J 228

7 J 233195/50 R 16 84 500 5 J 204

6 J 209 610 18356 J 2147 J 219

205/50 R 16 87 545 5 J 2136 J 218

6 J 223 620 18657 J 228

7 J 233225/50 R 16 92 630 6 J 232

6 J 2377 J 242 642 1930

7 J 2478 J 252

205/50 R 17 XL 93 650 5 J 2136 J 218

6 J 223 646 19457 J 228

7 J 233215/50 R 17 91 615 6 J 225215/50 R 17 XL 95 690 6 J 230

7 J 235 656 19757 J 240




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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%50 series (continued)225/50 R 17 94 670 6 J 232225/50 R 17 XL 98 750 6 J 237

7 J 242 668 20057 J 2478 J 252

45 series195/45 R 15 78 425 6 J 198

6 J 203 565 17007 J 208

7 J 213195/45 R 16 80 450 6 J 1986 J 203 590 17757 J 208

7 J 213205/45 R 16 83 487 6 J 209

7 J 214 598 18007 J 219

225/45 R 16 89 580 7 J7 J 234 616 18558 J8

205/45 R 17 XL 88 560 6 J 2097 J 214 624 1879

7 J 219215/45 R 17 87 545 7 J 222 634 1910215/45 R 17 XL 91 615 7 J 227

8 J 232225/45 R 17 91 615 7 J 229225/45 R 17 XL 94 670 7 J 234 641 1930

8 J 239

8 J 244235/45 R 17 94 670 7 J 2408 J 245 652 1965

8 J 2509 J 255

245/45 R 17 95 690 7 J 2488 J 253 660 1990

8 J 2589 J 263

245/45 R 18 96 710 7 J 2488 J 253 685 2065

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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%40 series215/40 R 16 XL 86 530 7 J 222

7 J 227 584 17658 J 232

8 J 237205/40 R 17 XL 84 500 7 J 215

7 J 220 602 18208 J 225

215/40 R 17 XL 87 545 7 J 2227 J 227 610 1840

8 J 2328 J 237235/40 R 17 90 600 8 J 246

8 J 251 628 18909 J 256

9 J 261245/40 R 17 91 615 8 J 253

8 J 258 636 19159 J 263

9 J 268255/40 R 17 94 670 8 J 260

8 J 2659 J 270 644 1940

9 J 27510 J 280

225/40 R 18 XL 92 630 7 J 2348 J 239 645 1950

8 J 2449 J 249

235/40 R 18 91 615 8 J 246235/40 R 18 XL 95 690 8 J 251 653 1965

9 J 2569 J 261245/40 R 18 93 650 8 J 253

8 J 258 661 19909 J 263

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LI (kg) rim bold) Width Outer- -2.5%35 series215/35 R 18 80 450 7 J 222

7 J 227 613 18508 J 232

8 J 237225/35 R 18 XL 87 545 7 J 234

8 J 239 621 18758 J 2449 J 249

255/35 R 18 XL 94 670 8 J 265

9 J 270 643 19359 J 27510 J 280

265/35 R 18 93 650 9 J 2779 J 282 651 196010 J 287

10 J 292225/35 R 19 XL 88 560 7 J 234

8 J 239 647 19558 J 2449 J 249

235/35 R 19 XL 91 615 8 J 2468 J 251 653 19759 J 256

9 J 261245/35 R 19 XL 93 650 8 J 253

8 J 258 661 20009 J 263

9 J 26830 series265/30 R 19 XL 93 650 9 J 277

9 J 282 649 196010 J 287275/30 R 19 XL 96 710 9 J 284

9 J 289 655 198010 J 294



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Van Tyres

Van-Li eMakes light work of heavy loads.

High aquaplaning protection

Short braking distances on bothwet and dry roads Optimum steering response

and good handling

Long service li e Well balanced tyre in all situations

Size PR Service description

14 inch185 R 14 C 8 102/100 Q195 R 14 C 8 106/104 Q205 R 14 C 8 109/107 P 1)215 R 14 C 8 112/110 P 1)165/70 R 14 C 6 89/87 R175/65 R 14 C 6 90/88 T15 inch185 R 15 C 8 103/102 R 2)195/70 R 15 C 8 104/102 S205/70 R 15 C 8 106/104 R215/70 R 15 C 8 109/107 R225/70 R 15 C 8 112/110 R205/65 R 15 C 6 102/100 T16 inch175/75 R 16 C 8 101/99 R 1)

185/75 R 16 C 8 104/102 R195/75 R 16 C 8 107/105 R205/75 R 16 C 8 110/108 R215/75 R 16 C 8 113/111 R225/75 R 16 C 10 121/120 R195/65 R 16 C 8 104/102 T (100 T)205/65 R 16 C 8 107/105 T (103 T)215/65 R 16 C 8 109/107 R (106 T)225/65 R 16 C 8 112/110 R k235/65 R 16 C 8 115/113 R k195/60 R 16 C 6 99/97 H

Reinforced195/70 R 15 r . 97 T205/65 R 15 r . 99 T

1) Pattern TRANS-SPEED 2 M 8332) Pattern TOP-GRIP SLG M 729k in preparation

Size range


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Van Tyres

Van-GripThe snow expert for vans, mobile homes and MPVs. Safe and economical.

Excellent traction on snow and ice

High protection against aquaplaning High mileage per ormance

Size range

Size PR Service description

14 inch185 R 14 C 8 102/100 Q195 R 14 C 8 106/104 Q165/70 R 14 C 6 89/87 R175/65 R 14 C 6 90/88 T15 inch185 R 15 C 8 103/102 R 1)195/70 R 15 C 8 104/102 R205/70 R 15 C 8 106/104 R215/70 R 15 C 8 109/107 R225/70 R 15 C 8 112/110 R205/65 R 15 C 6 102/100 T16 inch195/75 R 16 C 8 107/105 R205/75 R 16 C 8 110/108 R215/75 R 16 C 8 113/111 R225/75 R 16 C 10 121/120 R195/65 R 16 C 8 104/102 T (100 T)205/65 R 16 C 8 107/105 T (103 T)215/65 R 16 C 8 109/107 R (106 T)225/65 R 16 C 8 112/110 R235/65 R 16 C 8 115/113 R195/60 R 16 C 6 99/97 T

Reinforced205/80 R 16 r . 104 S 1)195/70 R 15 r . 97 T

1) Pattern TOP-GRIP SLG M 729


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Technical DataVan Tyres

Tyre Rim TL-valve Tyre dimensionsSize PR Service 7) (Tube Max. standard value new

description and in operation 8)6) (meas- valve)*

uring Width Outer- Width Outer-rim Stand- Spe- Stand- Spe-

bold) ard cial ard cial

14 inch185 R 14 C 8 102/100 Q 5 J 43 GS 11.5 189 198 183

5 J 194 203 659 665 188 6506 J 199 208 193

195 R 14 C 8 106/104 Q 5 J 43 GS 11.5 199 209 193(195/75 R 14 C) 5 J 204 214 675 682 198 666

6 J 209 219 203205 R 14 C 8 109/107 P 5 J 43 GS 11.5 209 203

6 J 214 696 208 6866 J 219 213215 R 14 C 8 112/110 P 5 J 43 GS 11.5 220 213

6 J 225 710 218 7006 J 230 223

165/70 R14 C 6 89/87 R 4 J 172 1655 J 177 598 602 170 588

175/65 R 14 C 6 90/88 T 5 J 43 GS 11.5 186 594 598 177 5845 J 191 182

15 inch185 R 15 C 8 103/102 R 5 J 43 GS 11.5 189 198 183

5 J 194 203 683 689 188 6746 J 199 208 193

195/70 R 15 C 8 104/102 S 5 J 43 GS 11.5 199 191104/102 R 5 J 204 196

6 J 209 665 671 201 655205/70 R 15 C 8 106/104 R 5 J 43 GS 11.5 212 204

6 J 217 681 687 209 6696 J 222 214

215/70 R 15 C 8 109/107 R 5 J 43 GS 11.5 220 2116 J 225 216

6 J 230 695 701 221 683225/70 R 15 C 8 112/110 R 6 J 43 GS 11.5 232 2236 J 237 709 715 228 6977 J 242 233

205/65 R 15 C 6 102/100 T 5 J 43 GS 11.5 212 2046 J 217 657 663 209 647

6 J 222 214* 43 GS 11.5 are snap-in valves approved or up to 4.5 bar

38 G 11.5 is a valve or the hoseTR 600 XHP and TR 602 HP (ETRTO V3.23.1+2) are rein orced snap-in valves approved or up to 5.5 bar40 MS (ETRTO V2.04.1, V2.05.1) are metal valves approved or pressures up to 6 bar and higher.See cover oldout or ootnotes


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Radius Rolling PR Load Wheel Load capacity (kg) per axle at a Speedcircum- Index posi- tyre pressure (bar) Indexference LI tion and

9) re erencespeed

stat. +1,5 %+/- 2% -2,5 % 3.0 3.25 3.5 3.75 4.0 4.25 4.5 4.75 (km/h)

8 102 S 1230 1310 1390 1470 1545 1625 1700 Q 160296 1970 100 T 2315 2465 2620 2765 2915 3060 3200

8 106 S 1375 1465 1555 1645 1730 1815 1900 Q 160302 2020 104 T 2605 2775 2945 3110 3275 3440 3600

8 109 S 1490 1590 1685 1780 1875 1970 2060 P 150

310 2080 107 T 2820 3005 3190 3370 3550 3725 3900

8 112 S 1620 1725 1830 1935 2040 2140 2240 P 150316 2121 110 T 3065 3270 3470 3665 3860 4050 4240

6 89 S 970 1035 1100 1160 R 170271 1782 87 T 1825 1945 2065 2180267 1780 6 90 S 1005 1070 1135 1200 T 190

88 T 1875 2000 2120 2240

8 103 S 1265 1350 1435 1515 1595 1675 1750 R 170308 2042 102 T 2460 2620 2780 2940 3095 3250 3400

8 104 S 1300 1385 1470 1555 1640 1720 1800 S 180102 T 2460 2620 2780 2940 3095 3250 3400 R 170

300 19858 106 S 1375 1465 1555 1640 1730 1815 1900 R 170

306 2027 104 T 2605 2775 2945 3110 3275 3440 3600

8 109 S 1490 1590 1685 1780 1875 1970 2060 R 170107 T 2820 3005 3190 3370 3550 3725 3900

311 2069 8 112 S 1620 1725 1830 1935 2040 2140 2240 R 170317 2112 110 T 3065 3270 3470 3665 3860 4050 4240

6 102 S 1420 1515 1605 1700 T 190297 1960 100 T 2675 2855 3030 3200

Current size ranges see pages 22 and 2 3


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Tyre Rim TL-valve Tyre dimensionsSize PR Service 7) (Tube Max. standard value new

description and in operation 8)6) (meas- valve)*

uring Width Outer- Width Outer-rim Stand- Spe- Stand- Spe-

bold) ard cial ard cial

16 inch175/75 R 16 C 8 101/99 R 4 J TR 600 XHP, 179 172

5 J TR 602 HP 184 678 177 6685 J 189 182

185/75 R 16 C 8 104/102 R 5 J TR 600 XHP, 191 696 184 6845 J TR 602 HP 196 1896 J 201 194

195/75 R 16 C 8 107/105 R 5 J TR 600 XHP, 199 191

5 J TR 602 HP 204 710 716 196 6986 J 209 201205/75 R 16 C 8 110/108 R 5 J TR 600 XHP, 211 726 732 203 714

6 J TR 602 HP 216 2086 J 221 213

215/75 R 16 C 8 113/111 R 5 J TR 600 XHP, 220 2116 J TR 602 HP 225 740 748 216 728

6 J 230 2217 J 235 226

225/75 R 16 C 10 121/120 R 6 J 40 MS 232 758 764 223 7446 J 237 2287 J 242 233

195/65 R 16 C 8 104/102 T 5 J TR 600 XHP, 199 191(100 T) 5 J TR 602 HP 204 196

6 J 209 670 676 201 660205/65 R 16 C 8 107/105 T 5 J TR 600 XHP, 212 204

(103 T) 6 J TR 602 HP 217 682 686 209 6726 J 222 214

215/65 R 16 C 8 109/107 R 6 J TR 600 XHP, 225 216(106 T) 6 J TR 602 HP 230 698 702 221 686

7 J 235 226

225/65 R 16 C 8 112/110 R 6 J TR 600 XHP, 232 2236 J TR 602 HP 237 710 716 228 6987 J 242 233

235/65 R 16 C 8 115/113 R 6 J TR 600 XHP, 245 2357 J TR 602 HP 250 724 730 240 712

7 J 40 MS 255 245195/60 R 16 C 6 99/97 H 5 J 43 GS 11.5 204 196

99/97 T 6 J 209 650 654 201 6406 J 214 206

* 43 GS 11.5 are snap-in valves approved or up to 4.5 bar38 G 11.5 is a valve or the hoseTR 600 XHP and TR 602 HP (ETRTO V3.23.1+2) are rein orced snap-in valves approved or up to 5.5 bar40 MS (ETRTO V2.04.1, V2.05.1) are metal valves approved or pressures up to 6 bar and higher.See cover oldout or ootnotes


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continued225/75 R 16 C

5.0 5.25 5.5 5.75 (km/h)

2595 2695 2800 2900 R 1705010 5205 5405 5600

Radius Rolling PR Load Wheel Load capacity (kg) per axle at a Speedcircum- Index posi- tyre pressure (bar) Indexference LI tion and

9) re erencespeed

stat. +1,5 %+/- 2% -2,5 % 3.0 3.25 3.5 3.75 4.0 4.25 4.5 4.75 (km/h)

8 101 S 1140 1215 1290 1360 1435 1505 1575 1650 R 170308 2024 99 T 2145 2290 2430 2565 2700 2835 2970 3100

314 2073 8 104 S 1245 1330 1410 1490 1570 1645 1725 1800 R 170102 T 2355 2510 2665 2815 2965 3110 3255 3400

8 107 S 1350 1440 1525 1615 1700 1785 1865 1950 R 170

320 2115 105 T 2560 2730 2900 3060 3225 3385 3545 3700

328 2170 8 110 S 1470 1565 1660 1755 1850 1940 2030 2120 R 170108 T 2770 2955 3135 3310 3485 3660 3830 4000

8 113 S 1590 1700 1800 1905 2005 2105 2205 2300 R 170334 2210 111 T 3020 3220 3415 3610 3800 3990 4175 4360

338 2254 10 121 S 1725 1835 1950 2060 2170 2275 2385 2490120 T 3330 3550 3765 3980 4190 4395 4605 4805

8 104 S 1245 1330 1410 1490 1570 1645 1725 1800 T 190102 T 2355 2510 2665 2815 2965 3110 3255 3400

305 2000 100 S 1340 1425 1515 16008 107 S 1350 1440 1525 1615 1700 1785 1865 1950 T 190

308 2036 105 T 2560 2730 2900 3060 3225 3385 3545 3700103 S 1465 1560 1655 1750

8 109 S 1425 1520 1615 1705 1795 1885 1975 2060 R 170313 2077 107 T 2700 2880 3055 3230 3400 3570 3735 3900 T 190

106 S 1590 1695 1800 1900

8 112 S 1550 1655 1755 1855 1950 2050 2145 2240 R 170318 2115 110 T 2935 3130 3320 3510 3695 3880 4060 4240

8 115 S 1530 1660 1790 1920 2050 2170 2300 2430 R 170325 2155 113 T 2900 3140 3380 3640 3880 4120 4360 4600

6 99 S 1295 1380 1465 1550 T 190297 1939 97 T 2445 2605 2765 2920 H 210

Current size ranges see pages 22 and 23


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Tyres for caravansand car drawn trailers

Size LI

Max.

Load capacity

(kg)

In ation

pressure

(bar)

PASSENGER TYRES82 series185 R 14 90 660 2.4205 R 16 r . 104 990 2.880 series135/80 R 13 70 370 2.6145/80 R 13 75 425 2.6

155/80 R 13 79 480 2.6155/80 R 13 r . 83 535 3.0165/80 R 13 83 535 2.6165/80 R 13 XL 87 600 3.0175/80 R 14 88 615 2.6195/80 R 15 96 780 2.6205/80 R 16 r . 104 990 3.070 series145/70 R 13 71 380 2.7155/70 R 13 75 425 2.7165/70 R 13 79 480 2.7165/70 R 13 XL 83 535 3.1175/70 R 13 82 525 2.7185/70 R 13 86 585 2.7165/70 R 14 81 510 2.7165/70 R 14 XL 85 565 3.1175/70 R 14 84 550 2.7175/70 R 14 XL 88 615 3,1185/70 R 14 88 615 2.7195/70 R 14 91 675 2.7205/70 R 14 r . 97 805 3.1205/70 R 14 XL 98 825 3.1195/70 R 15 r . 97 805 3.1205/70 R 15 95 760 2.7

96 780 2.765 series155/65 R 13 73 400 2.7165/65 R 13 77 455 2.7175/65 R 13 80 495 2.7155/65 R 14 75 425 2.7165/65 R 14 79 480 2.7175/65 R 14 82 525 2.7

175/65 R 14 XL 86 585 3.1185/65 R 14 86 585 2.7195/65 R 14 89 640 2.7

Size LI

Max.

Load capacity

(kg)

In ation

pressure

(bar)

PASSENGER TYRES65 series145/65 R 15 72 390 2.7155/65 R 15 77 455 2.7165/65 R 15 81 510 2.7175/65 R 15 84 550 2.7185/65 R 15 88 615 2.7

195/65 R 15 91 675 2.7195/65 R 15 XL 95 760 3.1195/65 R 15 r . 95 760 3.1205/65 R 15 94 735 2.7205/65 R 15 r . 99 855 3.1215/65 R 15 96 780 2.7215/65 R 16 98 825 2.760 series175/60 R 13 76 440 2.7

77 455 2.7185/60 R 13 80 495 2.7165/60 R 14 75 425 2.7165/60 R 14 XL 79 480 3.1185/60 R 14 82 525 2.7195/60 R 14 86 585 2.7175/60 R 15 81 510 2.7185/60 R 15 84 550 2.7185/60 R 15 XL 88 615 3.1195/60 R 15 88 615 2.7205/60 R 15 91 675 2.7205/60 R 15 XL 95 760 3.1

215/60 R 15 95 760 2.7225/60 R 15 96 780 2.7205/60 R 16 92 695 2.7205/60 R 16 XL 96 780 3.1215/60 R 16 XL 99 855 3.1225/60 R 16 98 825 2.7235/60 R 16 100 880 2.755 series195/55 R 13 80 495 2.7185/55 R 14 79 480 2.7

80 495 2.7

175/55 R 15 77 455 2.7185/55 R 15 82 525 2.7

Increased load capacity o tyres on caravans and lightweight trailers (only applies totrailers with a max. speed o 100 km/h / 62 mph entered in the car registration documents).


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Size LI

Max.

Load capacity

(kg)

In ation

pressure

(bar)

PASSENGER TYRES55 series185/55 R 15 XL 86 585 3.1195/55 R 15 85 565 2.7205/55 R 15 88 615 2.7195/55 R 16 87 600 2.7205/55 R 16 91 675 2.7

205/55 R 16 XL 94 735 3.1215/55 R 16 93 715 2.7215/55 R 16 XL 97 805 3.1225/55 R 16 95 760 2.7225/55 R 16 XL 99 855 3.1215/55 R 17 XL 98 825 3,1225/55 R 17 97 805 2.7225/55 R 17 XL 101 910 3.150 series195/50 R 15 82 525 2.7205/50 R 15 86 585 2.7195/50 R 16 84 550 2.7205/50 R 16 87 600 2.7225/50 R 16 92 695 2.7205/50 R 17 XL 93 715 3.1215/50 R 17 91 675 2.7215/50 R 17 XL 95 760 3,1225/50 R 17 94 735 2.7225/50 R 17 XL 98 825 3.145 series195/45 R 15 78 470 2.7

195/45 R 16 80 495 2.7205/45 R 16 83 535 2.7225/45 R 16 89 640 2.7205/45 R 17 XL 88 615 3.1215/45 R 17 87 600 2.7215/45 R 17 XL 91 675 3.1225/45 R 17 91 675 2.7225/45 R 17 XL 94 735 3.1235/45 R 17 94 735 2.7245/45 R 17 95 760 2.7245/45 R 18 96 780 2.7

Size LI

Max.

Load capacity

(kg)

In ation

pressure

(bar)

PASSENGER TYRES40 series215/40 R 16 XL 86 585 3.1205/40 R 17 XL 84 550 3.1215/40 R 17 XL 87 600 3.1235/40 R 17 90 660 2.7245/40 R 17 91 675 2.7

255/40 R 17 94 735 2.7225/40 R 18 XL 92 695 3.1235/40 R 18 91 675 2.7235/40 R 18 XL 95 760 3.1245/40 R 18 93 715 2.735 series215/35 R 18 80 495 2.7225/35 R 18 XL 87 600 3.1255/35 R 18 XL 94 735 3.1265/35 R 18 93 715 2.7225/35 R 19 XL 88 615 3.1235/35 R 19 XL 91 675 3.1245/35 R 19 XL 93 715 3.130 series265/30 R 19 XL 93 715 3.1275/30 R 19 XL 96 780 3.1


Conditions of use

An increase o 10% over the loadcapacity quoted in the tables on page39 and 40 is permitted when tyres areftted to caravans and light trailers witha maximum operating speed up to100 km/h / 62 mph. The basic in ationpressure should be increased by 0.2 bar.


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Size PR LI

Max.

Load capacity

(kg)**

In ati-on

pressure

(bar)

COMMERCIAL C-TYRES*14 inch185 R 14 C 8 102 895 4.5195 R 14 C 8 106 1000 4.5

(195/75 R 14 C)205 R 14 C 8 109 1080 4.5215 R 14 C 8 112 1175 4.5

165/70 R 14 C 6 89 610 3.75175/65 R 14 C 6 90 630 3.7515 inch185 R 15 C 8 103 920 4.5195/70 R 15 C 8 104 945 4.5205/70 R 15 C 8 106 1000 4.5215/70 R 15 C 8 109 1080 4.5225/70 R 15 C 8 112 1175 4.5205/65 R 15 C 6 102 895 3.75

16 inch175/75 R 16 C 8 101 865 4.75185/75 R 16 C 8 104 945 4.75195/75 R 16 C 8 107 1025 4.75205/75 R 16 C 8 110 1115 4.75215/75 R 16 C 8 113 1210 4.75225/75 R 16 C 10 121 1525 5.75195/65 R 16 C 8 104 945 4.75205/65 R 16 C 8 107 1025 4.75215/65 R 16 C 8 109 1080 4.75225/65 R 16 C 8 112 1175 4.75235/65 R 16 C 8 115 1275 4.75195/60 R 16 C 6 99 815 3.75

*) 14, 15 and small 16 inch C tyres with treadslike pass. car tyres or service on delivery vans.For other C tyres, see Technical Databook

or truck tyres.

**) also or C tyres: Load capacity per tyre (single ftment)


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Tube table

Inner tubegroup

Tyre sizes(radial tyres)

1020145;165/70

R 10R 10

1210 125;145/70R 12R 12

1220 135150155/70R 12R 12

1230 155; 165165/70; 175/70R 12R 12

1320 135150145/70; 155/70R 13R 13

1330 155165165/70; 175/70R 13R 13

1340 175185185/70; 195/70R 13R 13

Inner tubegroup

Tyre sizes(radial tyres)

1420135150155/70

R 14R 14

1430 155165165/70; 175/70R 14R 14

1440 170185185/70; 195/70R 14R 14

1460 195205205/70; 215/70R 14R 14

1510 125 R 15

1520 135150155/70R 15R 15

1530 155165165/70; 175/70R 15R 15

1540 170185

185/70; 195/70

R 15

R 15

1550 6.707.60 R 15

1560 195; 205205/70; 215/70; 225/70R 15R 15Tubes may not be tted in tyres

of 65 series and below.


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Car rims

The rim is the part o the wheel whichsupports the tyre.

1. Important elements of the rim

Rim ange = lateral support or the tyrebead

Flange distance = clear rim width

Bead seat = base on which the tyre beadis seated

Well = inner side o the rim

Diameter = specifed diameterange/bead seat

Hump = continuous raised section othe rim bead seat which enables a betterftting o tubeless tyre beads atlow pressure.*)

2. Types of rims

The well-base rim is virtually the only

type o rim used on cars, caravans andother car trailers:

Well-base rims = one-piece rims,deepened well or easier tyre ftting,5 tapered bead seat,x in the wheelsize designation.

Virtually only J and B versions o thewellbase rim are used and these areexplained here in more detail.

I rubber valves (snap-in type) are used onrims or higher speeds, these must beftted with valve supports where neces-sary. Also re er to the section Fitting thetyre.

3. Wheel disc (nave)

The wheel disc is the linking elementbetween the rim and the axle hub. O allthe measurements or wheel linkingelements centre bore and bore diameter,bolt hole type and offset depth the latteris a particularly important actor or the

ree movement o the tyre in any wheelposition.

(O set depth = 0, when the rim centre andhub contact area o the wheel disc are inline).

4. Wheel strength

The wheel manu acturer must confrmthat the wheel strength is adequate oreach particular application.

5. Lateral and true running of the wheels(without tyres)

On cars which are virtually all able to

considerably exceed 100 km/h (62 mph),it is particularly important that the wheelso the vehicle are well-centred .

On these vehicles there should beas little radial and lateral run-out aspossible on both bead seat/ ange sideso the rim, in order to achieve goodsmooth running .

The standard shows max. tolerances o1.20 mm. This dimension is or the centreo the tyre seat area or the centre o the

ange height. All measurements,particularly the uniformity , should bewell within these tolerances.

*) Sa ety shoulders (e.g. hump) are prescribed ortubeless radial car tyres. They should also be used ortubeless truck C tyres with a 14, 15 and 16 inch code

or the rim diameter.


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Car rims

R4 und R 5: between 4 and 10 mmR5: not larger than 10 mm

Valve Hole-:11.5 mm (11.3 0+0.4 )centrally in the side o the rim well.16.0 mm (15.7 mm 0+0.4 )only with -Code 15.

Rim-Contour

Dimensions (mm)A B G P H L Q R1 R2

Min Max 0.6 Min Min Min Max Min Max Min1) 2)3.00 B 76

1

10 13 14.1

13

15

16 28

7.5 4.5

103.50 B 89 15 19 34

134.00 B 101.5

454.50 B 114.5 19.5 225.00 B 1275.50 B 139.56.00 B 152.5

3 J 76

11 15 17.3

13

17.3

16 28

9.5 6.5

103 12 J 89 15 19 34

20

4 J 101.5

45

4 12 J 114.5

19.5 22

5 J 1275 12 J 139.56 J 152.56 12 J 165

1.5

7 J 1787 12 J 190.58 J 2038 12 J 216

9 J 228.59 12 J 241.5

10 J 25410 12 J 266.511 J 279.5

1) B max. values may be exceeded on rims or light commercial vehicles2) Minimum dimensions or well depth (H) and well angle are required or tyre mounting

Rim diameter

Code (ins) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

D (mm) 304.0 329.4 354.8 380.2 405.6 436.6 462.0 487.4


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Car rims

Special rim executions for passenger cars

In many countries sa ety rims must beused or tubeless radial tyres.

These full-drop centre rims with safetyshoulders or cars, estate cars and lighttrucks are marked with the ollowingcodes shown a ter rim size designation:

H = one-sided round hump onouter shoulder ( ormerly: H 1)H 2 = double round humpFH = at hump on outer shoulder

( ormerly: FHA 1)

FH 2 = double at hump( ormerly: FHA 2)

CH = combination hump = at humpon outer shoulder, round humpon inner shoulder ( ormerly: FHA-H)

SL = special ledgeEH 2 = Extended hump on both sides

(see next page )

1) In most car rims 19.8 mm.

2) For B-Rims R = 8.5 mm max. resp. R = 41 mm.3) Deburred

Ledge

Dimensions (mm)H FH

Rim diameter Circum erence Circum erence E . DH . DF

Code (ins) (+0/-3) (+0/-3) Max.

B12 957.6 13 1037 1034.8

24.514 1116.8 1114.6

J

13 1037 1034.8

28.5

14 1116.8 1114.615 1196.6 1194.616 1276.4 1274.217 1373.8 1371.6

18 1453.6 1451.419 1533.4 1531.2

manu acturersspecifcation

Hump (H)

Flat Hump (FH)

Special Ledge (SL)


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Car rims

Extended Hump circum erence

Rim diameterCode (ins)

Extended Humpcircum erence (mm)

DEH + 0/3.0

15 1204.216 128417 1381.218 1461

19 1540.820 1620.6

This contour is valid or rim sizes rom 5 J up to 13 J(1): H 22 necessary or automatic ftting two beads at once

Extended Hump with extended hump on both sides (EH2+)

manu acturers specifcation

manu acturers specifcation

Extended Hump with extended hump on both sides (EH2)


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SAFETY WARNING!

The following instructions must be observed toensure vehicle safety at all

times. Disregarding thetting instructions could

endanger the safety of thetyre tter or driver. This applies in parti-cular to in ation pressure.

Non-compliance with these instructionsmeans risking tyre damage which, ifserious enough, may result in a tyrebursting. It is a hazard like this that cancause traf c accidents involving vehicle

damage and/or serious personal injury. Correct choice of tyre and wheel

Tyres can be properly maintained onlyi they are chosen in accordance withvehicle documents and recommendationso the tyre manu acturer.The use o higher grade tyres o thesame size is permitted: Higher speedcategories, i.e. H instead o T. Greaterload capacity, i.e. Load Index 82 instead o80. Both actors may be combined, i.e.greater load and speed.If tyres are changed to a different size,all legal requirements and regulations,as well as the recommendations of thevehicle, wheel and tyre manufacturersmust be complied with. In any event,the reedom o motion o the wheel andadequate load capacity o the tyre mustbe observed.Tyre sizes and rims not entered inthe vehicle registration document mayonly be ftted i the vehicle and tyremanu acturer issue a certi cate of non-objection or i a public authority issuesftting approval a ter an inspection by ano fcially authorised expert *).80 and 82 series passenger car tyres

o the same size can be interchangedwithout new approval and without any

new entry in the vehicle documents i LIand SI o the interchanging size are oan equivalent or higher-grade quality.Example: 155/80 R 13 79T replaces

155 R 13 79T.Mixed tyre constructions or cars,caravans and other car trailers are notpermitted: Tyres ftted on any one vehiclemust all be either radial or cross-ply.(Exception: Use o the spare tyre in anemergency).The same applies to the choice o wheels(rims): The standard wheels approved bythe vehicle manu acturer must be used asrecommended.The tyre widths given in the tables onpages 12 -21 and 24-2 7 re er to themeasuring rim (bold print). In the event oa change in the rim width by +12 inch, thetyre width changes by approx. +5 mm. Winter tyres

Winter tyres are clearly superior in the

cold months o the year; they o er awider margin o sa ety and bettereconomy when the temperature dropsbelow 7 C.Winter tyres approved or a max. speedlower than that o the vehicle may only beftted i the max. speed o these tyres isdisplayed in ull view o the driver, e. g.on a clearly visible sticker on thedashboard *).

This maximum tyre speed must not beexceeded.A combination o summer andwinter tyres on passenger cars is notrecommended. In most Europeancountries either summer or winter (M+S)tyres are specifed or any one axle; insome countries **) this applies to all ourwheel positions.*) Exception: This does not apply to the UK.

**) Exception: In Austria, passenger car winter tyres withless than 4 mm remaining tread depth are no longerlegally considered to be winter tyres.


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Winter tyres have to meet specialrequirements, meaning that the legalminimum tread depth o 1.6 mm isinadequate. The suitability limit for

winter use is a tread depth of 4 mm. Inthe interest o sa ety, Semperit recom-mends replacing winter tyres be ore thetread depth drops below 4 mm or winterservice.Top sa ety in winter can be provided onlyby true winter tyres on all axle positions(4 tyres).

Snow ake designation (in USA andCanada): This additional marking on

an M+S tyre shows that the tyre meetsprescribed test criteria and ensures goodwinter properties.SAFETYWARNING! Fitting the tyre

If a tyre is not properlytted it may burst. The

energy released in a blow-out can cause fatal injuriesso tyres must be tted byan expert. Only approved

tting tools and lubricants may be used.Observe all tting instructions.

Be ore the old tyre is taken o , the valveinsert must be unscrewed and removedto ensure all air has escaped.The new tyre and rim must havematching diameters and be approved asa combination suitable or the vehiclemodel concerned. Only rims o the correctsize in per ect condition and ree o rustshould be used. They must not bedamaged, out o shape or worn.When ftting new tube-type tyres,always use new tubes . As tubes stretchin service, there is a risk o olds ormingin old tubes, so re-used tubes couldsuddenly tear.For sa ety reasons, tubeless tyres should

always be ftted with new valves .

I rubber valves (snap-in types) are usedor tubeless tyres, the vehicle

manu acturers instructions must becomplied with in all cases. A valve

support (i.e. a stopper on the rim itsel orthe hubcap) should be ftted, i H, V, W, Yor ZR tyres are specifed or the vehicle.This ensures that valves are not orced oat high speeds.Always coat the tyre beads and the rimwith a tting lubricant recommended bythe tyre manu acturer. This applies inparticular to low section tyres. Never usegreases or other hydrocarbons or this

purpose.While the tyre is being in ated, the wheelmust remain frmly secured on themounting machine. Never in ate anunsecured tyre . I a loose tyre bursts, thewheel could be thrown around, causingdamage.Keep a reasonable distance rom anytyre that is being in ated. Make use o asu fciently long and secured extension

hose with an integrated pressure gauge.Never bend over a tyre while it is beingin ated!

When ftting tubeless car tyres, careshould be taken to ensure that the tyrebeads coming rom the well-base frstclear the hump in the rim shoulder. Toavoid cracks in the bead core, the poppressure necessary should not exceed3.3 bar. I the tyre does not pop into place

even at this pressure, the pressure mustbe lowered, and the cause identifed andeliminated. Then the procedure can berepeated.Only when the tyre beads are seatedcorrectly on the rim shoulder may thepressure be increased to achieve therequired press-ft and frm grip on the rim

anges. However, this tting pressure should not exceed the max. pressure

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A ter this, adjust the pressure to theoperating pressure specifed by thevehicle manu acturer (also seeSemperit tyre pressure table).

Car tyres should be dynamicallybalanced to achieve smooth running.

Fitting the wheel to the vehicle

Vehicle axle data such as toe-in, camberangle and wheel castor as well as axlealignment must be checked and, inecessary, be adjusted to withintolerances. Only then should new tyresbe ftted.

When ftting a tyre, make sure that thewheel is centred on the axle hub. Inecessary, re-balance the wheelelectronically once it is ftted on thevehicle.Valves should be ftted with valve caps pre erably with a sealing ring as theyprotect the delicate valve inserts and theinside o the tyre.When mounting wheel caps and wheeltrim rings , su fcient clearance to the tyresidewall must be maintained. The wheelcap or wheel trim ring may not come incontact with the tyre under any operatingconditions (e. g. brutal brakingmaneuvers, ast cornering). The diametero the wheel cap and the wheel trim ringmay not extend beyond the rim angeedge. This applies in particular to tyreswith rim protection ( ange rib).Directional tyres must be ftted so thatthey roll in the direction o the arrow onthe sidewall as the vehicle moves

orward.

Exception: For a short-term use as atemporary ftment spare; but revert tospecifed ftted position at the earliestpossible opportunity!

Modern asymmetrical tyres are requentlynon-directional. These tyres must be fttedwith the sidewall Outside on the outsideo the vehicle so that their asymmetricaltreads can be used to best e ect.Tyres with both o these properties, i.e.that are directional and asymmetrical,must in addition be ftted on the correctside o the vehicle, i.e. on the le t or onthe right to comply with both o the in-

structions above.

SAFETYWARNING!

Tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressurecan lead to the inside ofthe tyre being damaged.This can result in tyreproblems or even a

blow-out. Hidden tyre problems are notrecti ed by adjusting the tyre pressure.


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Table 1:Load capacities and tyre pressures standard tyres (The tyre pressure values shown here applyto speeds up to 160 km/h (100 mph) for camber angles not greater than 2)

Load Index Load capacity (kg) at tyre pressure (bar)2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.562 220 230 240 250 255 26563 230 235 245 255 265 27264 235 245 255 260 270 28065 245 250 260 270 280 29066 250 260 270 280 290 30067 255 265 275 285 295 30768 265 275 285 295 305 31569 270 285 295 305 315 325

70 280 290 300 315 325 33571 290 300 310 325 335 34572 295 310 320 330 345 35573 305 315 330 340 355 36574 315 325 340 350 365 37575 325 335 350 360 375 38776 335 350 360 375 385 40077 345 360 370 385 400 41278 355 370 385 400 410 42579 365 380 395 410 425 437

80 375 390 405 420 435 45081 385 400 415 430 445 46282 395 415 430 445 460 47583 405 425 440 455 470 48784 420 435 450 470 485 50085 430 450 465 480 500 515

86 445 460 480 495 515 53087 455 475 490 510 525 54588 470 485 505 525 540 56089 485 505 525 545 560 580

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Table 1 (Continued):Load capacities and tyre pressures standard tyres

Table 2:Load capacities and tyre pressures Reinforced and Extra Load (XL) tyres

Load Index Load capacity (kg) at tyre pressure (bar)

2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.590 500 520 540 560 580 60091 515 535 555 575 595 61592 525 550 570 590 610 63093 545 565 585 610 630 65094 560 585 605 625 650 67095 575 600 625 645 670 69096 595 620 640 665 685 71097 610 635 660 685 705 73098 625 650 675 700 725 75099 650 675 700 725 750 775

100 670 695 720 750 775 800

LoadIndex

Load capacity (kg) at tyre pressure (bar)2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9

78 315 330 340 355 365 375 390 400 415 42579 325 340 350 365 375 390 400 415 425 43783 360 375 390 405 420 430 445 460 475 48784 370 385 400 415 430 445 460 470 485 50085 385 400 415 430 445 455 470 485 500 51586 395 410 425 440 455 470 485 500 515 53087 405 420 435 455 470 485 500 515 530 54588 415 435 450 465 480 495 515 530 545 560

91 455 475 495 510 530 545 565 580 600 61592 470 485 505 525 540 560 575 595 615 63093 485 500 520 540 560 575 595 615 630 65094 500 520 535 555 575 595 615 635 650 67095 515 535 555 575 595 615 630 650 670 69096 525 550 570 590 610 630 650 670 690 71097 540 565 585 605 625 650 670 690 710 73098 555 580 600 625 645 665 685 710 730 75099 575 600 620 645 665 690 710 730 755 775

101 615 635 660 685 710 735 755 780 800 825104 670 695 720 750 775 800 825 850 875 900


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The tyre must be in ated to the pressurespeci ed by the vehicle and tyremanufacturer. This varies depending onthe load and service conditions.

The pressure always re ers to the cold tyre and must not be allowed to all belowthis value. The pressure inside warmtyres driving causes heat build-up isnaturally higher. So never reduce thepressure o warm tyres. Once they cooldown, their pressure could all below thespecifed minimum tyre pressure .Tyre pressure must be checked regularlyevery 14 days on the cold tyre. The spare

tyre may not be orgotten.Incorrect tyre pressure causes prematureand/or uneven tread wear. Under-in ated tyres have a higher rolling resistance , andthis means a higher fuel consumption .

The tyre pressure values or car tyresgiven in table 1 and 2 are minimumpressures or speeds up to 160 km/h(100 mph). They may be increased, or

example, or reasons o driving stability.3.2 bar is the maximum tyre pressure onstandard version car tyres up to andincluding Speed Index T; 3.5 bar orH-, V-, W-, Y- and ZR-, as well as M+S andXL/Rein orced tyres.These values may not be exceeded toensure that the structural per ormance othe tyres and rims is not impaired.ZR tyres without service description have

rom 160 km/h (100 mph) to 190 km/h(118 mph) inclusive the stated pressure o2.5 bar. Then the in ation pressure mustbe increased by 0.1 bar or each 10 km/h(6 mph) up to 3.0 bar at 240 km/h(150 mph) under ull load and maximum2 wheel camber.


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Table 3:For higher speeds the tyre pressure should be increased in regard othe load capacity ( see table 4, taken rom the ETRTO Standards Manual ):

Load capacity and speed

When determining the minimum tyre sizenecessary or a vehicle, the permitted axleload and the maximum design speed othe vehicle must be used as a basis.

The maximum load capacity o a car tyreis expressed through its Load Index (LI) .(see page 6 ).

Speed capacityo the vehicle

(incl. tolerance,about 9 km/h, 6 mph)

(km/h)

Speed IndicesQ R S T U H V W Y

Tyre pressure *

(bar) 160 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5170 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5180 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5190 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.5200 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5210 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5220 2.8 2.8 2.5230 2.8 2.9 2.6240 2.8 3.0 2.7250 3.0 2.8260 3.0 2.9270 3.0 3.0280 3.0290 3.0300 3.0

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Table 4:Percentage of load capacity versus speed 1) (taken rom the ETRTO Standards Manual)

For ZR tyres without service descriptionthe maximum load capacity given in thetables rom page 12 onwards applies tospeeds up to 240 km/h (150 mph).For speeds over 240 km/h (150 mph)please refer to us for load capacity andtyre pressure.

I car tyres are to be used on a vehiclewith a wheel camber o over 2, pleasecheck load capacity and tyre pressurewith us. In the absence o suchin ormation, the ollowing ETRTOrecommendation can be used or tyres

at speeds over 160 km/h (100 mph):For a wheel camber exceeding 2 andup to and including 4 , the loadcapacity is to be reduced linearly from100% to 90% .Instead o a reduction in tyre loadcapacity, in ation pressure may beincreased as a unction o load.The tyre pressure calculated or thespeed concerned must be multiplied bythe ollowing correction actor ( ),irrespective o the actual camberangle >2:

1) For intermediate maximum speeds, linear interpolation o the tyre load capacity is permitted.

2) For speeds over 300 km/h (187 mph), the relevant in ation pressures will be agreed between vehicle and tyre manu acturers(or their national associations), taking into consideration the vehicle characteristics and the type o service.

Speed capacity o the vehicle(incl. tolerance, about1% Vmax + 6.5 km/h/4 mph)

(km/h)

Speed IndexH V W Y% % % %

210 100 100 100 100220 97 100 100230 94 100 100240 91 100 100250 95 100260 90 100270 85 100280 95290 90300 2) 85

The value o or the ollowing camber angles is shown below:Camber angle 2 2.5 3 3.5 4

1.0 1.03 1.07 1.10 1.14

=1

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In general, the camber angle o vehiclesshould not exceed 4.On vehicles with speeds in excess o270 km/h (169 mph), the camber angle

should not exceed 3 including anytolerance.The load capacity o tyres in twin tment is 1.85 times the load capacity o a single

tyre.The load capacities in the tables or car tyres can be increased i the tyres are ftted onvehicles with the following low type-related max. speeds i the in ation pressure isincreased at the same time (taken rom the ETRTO Standards Manual).

Max. speed capability km/h 60 50 40 30 25Load capacity % 110 115 125 135 142In ation pressure increase (bar) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

Tyre damage

Most tyre damage is caused by incorrecttyre pressure , so we recommend aregular tyre pressure check every 2weeks. When the car has been drivenand the tyres are warm, it is normal orthe tyre pressure to increase . Do notreduce extra pressure caused by a heatbuild-up.

A balanced, even style of driving isbenefcial or the tyres and theenvironment. Harsh acceleration, brakingwith locked wheels and ast steeringmovements shorten the service life otyres.This applies equally to other types otyre strain such as severe scu fng alongthe kerb, or driving over rough sur aces.This can cause hidden or visible damage

to tyres.Sudden vibrations o the steering wheelcold point to tyre damage. All thevehicles tyres should be checkedimmediately or damage.Overstressing o tyres (excessive speedor overloading) is to be avoided. This hasthe same critical e ect as under-in ation and can cause heat damage to the tyre.

Tyre Rotation on a vehicle

The tyres on a vehicle should be rotatedregularly to help ensure even wear andmaximum tread life.

Tyres should be rotated as instructed inthe vehicle owners manual, with specialattention being given to the recommen-ded interval for rotating tyres. Unlessotherwise specifed by the vehicle manu-

acturer, tyres should be rotated every10,000 to 12,000 kilometers or evenearlier i the tread shows signs o unevenwear. In the latter case, the vehicles wheelalignment and pertinent mechanical com-ponents should be checked and corrected,i need be.Full-size spare tyres (not temporaryspares) o the same size and design as thetyres in use on the vehicle should be in-

cluded in the tyre rotation. In conjunctionwith the rotation, the ull-size spare tyresin ation pressure should be checked and,i need be, corrected.A tyres in ation pressure must corre-spond to what is specifed in the vehicleowners manual or the respective tyreposition (recommended in ation pres-sure may di er or the ront- and rear-axletyres).


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Tyre rotation may e ect the tyre pressuremonitoring system (TPMS). The vehicleowners manual or a qualifed servicepro essional should be consulted in the

event that the TPMS has to be adjusted orrecalibrated.The rolling direction o directional tyresshould not be reversed when the tyres arerotated.Mixing tyres should be avoided Tyre size, Load Index (LI) and Speed Index(SI) at all wheel positions should be in ac-cordance with the vehicle manu acturersspecifcation. In many countries, this is alegal requirement. Driving with a non-recommended mix o tyre sizes, designsand Speed Indices can be dangerous. Inthe event that tyres o di erent sizes, de-signs, Load or Speed Index are to be fttedon a vehicle, the vehicle manu acturersrecommendations should be heeded and/ or the advice o a qualifed tyre specialistsought.Some vehicles leave the actory withdi erent tyre sizes on the ront and rearaxles. This confguration must not bechanged unless approved by the vehiclemanu acturer.No more than one temporary spareshould be used on a vehicle at any onetime. A tyre o this kind should only beused at a certain speed and or a certaindistance, as indicated on the tyre sidewalland/or on a label attached to the tyre orthe wheel.Mounting new tyres on the rear axle

It is recommended that all tyres used onthe vehicle be replaced at the same time.I this is not the case, at least all the tyreson the same axle should be replaced atthe same time.

I only one axle set o tyres is replaced, itis recommended to ft the newest tyreson the rear axle. This may complicatetyre rotation and caution is advised i the

tyres di er in terms o state o wear, size,design and Speed Index, or example.In this case it is strongly recommendedthat a trained tyre specialist be consulted.The point o the above mounting recom-mendation is to increase traction on therear axle. This is important in avoidingoversteer and loss o vehicle stability onslippery sur aces.Additional important tips regarding tyre

positionThe spare tyres date o manu actureand condition (e. g. signs o cracking,remaining tread depth) should be checkedregularly. The spare tyre may have to bereplaced. For 4-wheel drive and AllWheeldrive vehicles, any special tyre ftmentrequirements in the vehicle ownersmanual should be heeded especially ithe vehicle is equipped with electronic

systems such as antilock brakes, tractioncontrol or stability control. Damage to thevehicle or its transmission can result ithese requirements are not ollowed.Winter tyres should be ftted to all wheelpositions. They should not be mixed withallseason or summer tyres. I winter tyresare, nonetheless, mounted on just oneaxle, this should be the rear axle. Thisincreases rearaxle traction and helps to

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Tyre Storage Recommendations

These recommendations are intendedor consumers. For commercial applica-

tions o new and waste tyres (tyre dealersand eets), there may be more stringentand legal restrictions. Please check localregulations.

Tyres are compounded to resist normaldeterioration caused e.g. by sunlight,humidity and ozone. Nevertheless, storedtyres should be protected against theseand other potentially damaging condi-tions.

The longer the storage period, the moreexposure there is to potential damage.

A ter dismounting rom a vehicle thetyres should be thoroughly cleaned andinspected or damage. Remove all stonesand debris rom the grooves. Chalk mar-king the tyres with their wheel positions(FL or Front Le t, RR or Rear Right, etc.)will help to fnd the correct positionsaccording the rotational plan.

General:

DO STORE TYRES where it is clean,dark, dry and moderately ventilated.

Moist conditions should be avoided.Tyres destined or retreading/repairingshould be thoroughly cleaned and driedout be ore such operations are per or-med.

DO STORE TYRES at temperatures notexceeding 35C (95F), pre erable below25C (77F). Direct contact with hot pipesand radiators must be avoided.

Also deeply cold temperatures, thosewell below the reezing point, mightlead to brittleness and tyres should becare ully warmed up be ore use.

DO STORE TYRES, if outdoors , pro-tected by an opaque waterproo cove-ring, but avoid creating a heat box orsteam bath. Ensure proper ventilation.

DO STORE TYRES, if outdoors, wheretyres are raised o the storage sur ace.

AVOID STORING TYRES on piers, shipdecks, or other unprotected areas

AVOID STORING TYRES, where they canbe damaged by passing objects - lawnmower, bicycle, or garden tools.

AVOID STORING TYRES where the areais wet, oily, and/or greasy such as withgasoline or petroleum-based products.Also, do not store on or against sensitivesur aces where staining can take place.

AVOID STORING TYRES in the proximityo chemical agents like solvents, uels,oils, hydrocarbons, paint, acids, disin ec-tants, etc.

AVOID STORING TYRES where subjectto extreme temperatures, direct sunlightor artifcial light with a high ultra-violetcontent. Room lighting with ordinaryincandescent lamps is pre erable to

uorescent tubes.

Never store them near battery chargers,ovens, or open fres.

AVOID STORING TYRES on black as-phalt or other heat absorbent sur acesand on highly re ective sur aces (i.e.,sand or snow covered ground)

AVOID STORING TYRES in the samearea as an electric motor or other ozonegenerating source. I there is a question,

check ozone levels to be sure they donot exceed 0.08 ppm.

Do not use tyres as a workbench or toolstand. Soldering irons, power drill andtools can damage a tyre. Never put aburning cigarette on a pile o tyres.

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Loose tyres or tyres mounted on rims, but not installed on a vehicle: DO STORE TYRES so that tyres retain

their shape.

Mounted tyres should preferable bein ated to only 100 kPa (15 psi / 1 bar).

Be sure to adjust the tyres to the re-commended in ation pressure beforemounting on the vehicle.

Tyres with rims

Tyres without rims

In ated 1 bar

Do not stand them upright hang them or pile them (restack every our weeks)

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Tyres installed on a vehicle in long termstorage:

If possible, store the vehicle on blocksto remove all weight rom the tyres and

cover the tyres to protect them rom envi-ronmental exposure. If the vehicle cannot be blocked up fromthe storage sur ace, completely unloadthe vehicle, so minimum weight will reston the tyres. The storage sur ace shouldbe frm, reasonably level, well drained,and clean. In cases where the tyres will be suppor -ting the vehicle, it is permissible to in atethe tyres to the maximum pressure listedon the sidewall. Be sure to return thein ation pressure to recommended usagepressure be ore operating the vehicle. In cases where the tyres will be suppor -ting the vehicle, it is recommended thatthe vehicle be moved every month tominimize ozone cracking in the bulge areaand also to minimize a at spot romdeveloping. I the tyres do develop atspots, this will usually disappear in ashort period o service.

Before Returning Tyres (including full-sizespares) to Service

Inspect tyres to be sure they are cleanand ree rom oreign objects. Remove any water that has collected in

an unmounted tyre. When using a spare tyre, have it checked

or proper in ation pressure and conditi-on such as cracking in the tread or side-walls, weather checking, and other signso prolonged storage by a ull-service tyredealer, be ore placing it in service on thevehicle.

Full-Size Spare Tyres

Full size spares, o the same size and typeas the road tyre, require special mainte-nance considerations.

The spare tyre position on the vehicle isrequently not suitable or long term sto-

rage or ull size spare tyres that are notproperly maintained /rotated as recom-mended. Tyres contain special ingredientssuch as waxes, etc. to protect the rubber.These special tyre ingredients normallymigrate throughout the tyre when in ser-vice and protect the tyre against deterio-ration caused e.g. by sunlight, humidity

and ozone.There ore, ull size spares that are le t

or prolonged periods o time in thespare tyre position should be inspected,properly in ated just like road tyres, andincluded in the regular tyre rotation.

Tyre repair

SAFETY WARNING:Serious injury or deathmay result from a tyredisablement that is caused

by failing to observe the following safetyand maintenance information.

During its service li e, a tyre undergoes avariety o di erent usage conditions andcan be damaged in many di erent ways.This damage can result rom punctures,impacts, cuts, etc. Tyre damage canreduce a tyres structural integrity by, orexample: Air loss resulting in underin ated

service conditions which lead tointernal structural damage;

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Exposure of internal materials to theoutside environment and resultingdegradation; and/or

Exposure of internal materials

to pressurized air (Intra-carcasspressurization).For these reasons, tyres should beregularly inspected by the consumer.An inspection o the tyres should also beincorporated during routine vehiclemaintenance procedures. I tyre damageis suspected or ound, it should becare ully assessed by a trained specialistimmediately.

A consumer should never repair adamaged tyre. Only a trained tyrespecialist who can base his assessmenton a thorough and comprehensiveinspection o the specifc tyre candetermine whether an individual tyre issuitable or repair or should be removed

rom service. This assessment shouldalso take into account the completeservice li e history o the tyre including

in ation, load, operating conditions, etc.I the tyre specialist decides to repair thetyre, then he should strictly ollow allappropriate national tyre industry repairstandards regarding the inspectionprocess and repair procedures.Semperit is not responsible or thespecialists decisions or the repaired tyre.Semperit advises i a tyre is returnedunder complaint and reason or the

products disablement is in any wayassociated with a repair or the reasonor repair the manu acturers warranty is

invalidatedIt is orbidden by law to regroove cartyres.

Tyre service life for passengercar and light truck

The tyre industry has long recognizedthe consumers role in the regular care

and maintenance o their tyres. The pointat which a tyre is replaced is a decision

or which the owner o the tyre isresponsible. The tyre owner shouldconsider actors to include serviceconditions, maintenance history, storageconditions, visual inspections, anddynamic per ormance. The consumershould consult a tyre service pro essionalwith any questions about tyre service li e.

The following information and recom-mendations are made to aid in assessingthe point of maximum service life.

Tyres are designed and built to providemany thousands o miles o excellentservice. For maximum beneft, tyres mustbe maintained properly to avoid tyredamage and abuse that may result in tyredisablement. The service li e o a tyre is acumulative unction o the storage,

stowing, rotation and service conditions,which a tyre is subjected to throughout itsli e (load, speed, in ation pressure, roadhazard injury, etc.). Since serviceconditions vary widely, accurately predicting the service life o any specifctyre in chronological time is not possible .


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The consumer plays an important rolein tyre maintenance.

Tyres should be removed rom service ornumerous reasons, including tread worn

down to minimum depth, damage orabuse (punctures, cuts, impacts, cracks,bulges, underin ation, overloading, etc).For these reasons tyres, including spares,must be inspected routinely, i.e., at leastonce a month. Regular inspectionbecomes particularly important the longera tyre is kept in service. I tyre damage issuspected or ound, Semperitrecommends that the consumer have the

tyre inspected by a tyre servicepro essional. Consumers should use thisconsultation to determine i the tyres cancontinue in service. It is recommendedthat spare tyres be inspected at the sametime. This routine inspection should occurwhether or not the vehicle is equippedwith a tyre pressure monitoring system(TPMS).Consumers are strongly encouraged to be

aware o their tyres visual condition.Also, they should be alert or any changein dynamic per ormance such asincreased air loss, noise or vibration.Such changes could be an indicator thatone or more o the tyres should beimmediately removed rom service toprevent a tyre disablement. Also, theconsumer should be the frst to recognizea severe in-service impact to a tyre and to

ensure that the tyre is inspectedimmediately therea ter.Tyre storage, stowage and rotation arealso important to the service li e o thetyre. More in ormation regarding properstorage, stowage and rotation is locatedin other Semperit publications, whichare available upon request and throughits websites.

Tyre service life recommendation

Semperit is unaware o any technicaldata that supports a specifc tyre age orremoval rom service. However, as with

other members o the tyre andautomotive industries, Semperitrecommends that all tyres (includingspare tyres) that were manu actured morethan ten (10) years previous 1)) be replacedwith new tyres, even when tyres appearto be usable rom their externalappearance and i the tread depth mayhave not reached the minimum wear outdepth. Vehicle manu acturers may

recommend a di erent chronological ageat which a tyre should be replaced basedon their understanding o the specifcvehicle application; Semperitrecommends that any such instructionbe ollowed. Consumers should note thatmost tyres would have to be removed ortread wear-out or other causes be ore anyproscribed removal period. A statedremoval period in no way reduces theconsumers responsibility to replace tyresas needed.

1) Production code o tyres see page 5.

Minimum removal tread depth for pas-senger and light truck tyres

1.6 mm is the most widely accepted mini-mum tread depth standard at which tyresshould be removed rom service.This standard has been adopted as a re-gulation by many o the worlds nationaltransportation authorities. As an indi-cation to the consumer, there are treadwear indicator bars in the main grooveso the tyre that become level with thetread sur ace at approximately 1.6 mm oremaining tread.


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In addition to acknowledging the above,Semperit recommends that all passengerand light truck tyres in highway motor ve-hicle application be removed rom service

at the ollowing tread depths: summer/high performance tyres = 3 mm

winter tyres = 4 mm

These recommendations are based uponSemperits testing as well as real worldexperience which shows that drivers canmaintain the per ormance potential (e.g.wet grip) o their tyres by replacing thembe ore they reach the regulatory mini-mum tread depth of 1.6 mm.

This applies especially to winter tyres orwhich winter driving properties such assnow traction are signifcantly reduced attread depths below 4 mm.

Guidelines on tyre safety for drivers andvehicle operators(recommended or vehicle handbooks).Tyres need to be properly handled if they

are to keep you and other road userssafe. So please note the following:

1. The tyre pressure must be as indicatedin the operating instructions or yourvehicle or as marked on the vehicleitsel . The pressure applies to coldtyres; it must not be any lower. Tyresthat have become warm, e.g. throughdriving, will increase in pressure. Neverrelease air rom warm tyres, or thepressure could all below theminimum.The pressure must be checked every14 days when the tyres are cold.Dont orget to check the spare.

I the pressure is too low, heatmay build up in the tyre and lead tointernal damage. At high speeds thetread may even come off and the tyre

may have a blowout . Tyre damage thatcannot be seen is not put right simplyby raising the pressure a terwards!

2. Drive over kerbstones slowly and, ipossible, at right angles. Dont drive upor against any steep or sharp-edgedkerbstones or other objects (e.g.stones); this can lead to non-visibletyre damage which can cause

problems later the tyre may fail whenrunning at high speeds .

3. Check tyres regularly or damage , suchas stones, nails etc. that havepenetrated the tyre, as well as any cuts,tears or bulges (in the sidewall).Foreign objects can also damage theinside o the tyre. Let your tyre dealeror specialist check to see i the tyre can

be repaired. I a repair is not possibleor doubt ul, replace the tyre. Damagedtyres can burst .

4. Never ft used tyres whose li e storyyou dont know. And remember thattyres age even when they are littleused or not used at all. I your sparetyre remains unused or years, youshould only use it in emergencies anddrive care ully.

5. Check the tread depth o your tyresregularly. The lower the depth, thegreater the risk of aquaplaning .Ensure that your tyres comply withthe legally required tread depth.


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Index

A Ageing 49 , 50Aquaplaning 51Asymmetrical tyres 38

C Caravan 28 30Certifcate o non-objection 36

Changes in tyre size 36Choice o tyre 36Construction measurements 7

D DIN 2, 35Directional tyres 38DOT 2 , 5

E ECE 2, 5ETRTO 2EU 2 , 5

F Fitting lubricant 37Fitting pressure 37Fuel consumption 41

H Higher grade tyres 36H-rated tyre 6 , 41, 42 , 43

I Increasing tyre pressure 44IS

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