The Committee of the Regions is pleased to see that
the Commission's proposal is not only a political one
but also country-specific
.
Low profile tyres
Compared to other rim and tyre combinations, low
profile tyres have a wider tread and a larger rim
diameter with a low sidewall height.
→ Low-profile tyres improve handling properties
and precision. However, comfort can be affected on
roads where the tyres are not
and roads in poor condition.
Tyres subject to unidirectional rolling
The sidewalls of tyres with one-way tyres are
marked with arrows. It is imperative that the
indicated direction of rotation is observed. This
ensures optimum running characteristics .
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85
87
88
91
92
93
95
97
99
100
101
102
103
104
487 kg
515 kg
545 kg
560 kg
615 kg
630 kg
650 kg
690 kg
730 kg
775 kg
800 kg
825 kg
850 kg
875 kg
900 kg
If you still mount a tyre in the opposite direction of
rotation, drive with extreme caution, as you are
not using the tyre in accordance with the
intended direction of rotation.
Speed indexes
The speed index indicates the maximum speed
at which the tyres are allowed to be driven.
to specification. Replace the tyre or fit it on
P
the correct direction of rotation as soon as possible.
Q
Asymmetric
tyres
R
Asymmetric tyres take into account
t
he
behaviour of the inner and outer
T-zones
of the
tread pattern. In these tyres, the sidewalls
U
are marked as indoors or outdoors. It is impressed by the
The position of the tyre on the rim must be respected.
H
V
Tyre load
ca
pacityW
The load index indicates the maximum weight in
ki
logrammes-Y
mos that the tyre can carry (load
c
apacityZ
load).
max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (125 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
over 240 km/h (149 mph)
Some examples:
78 425 kg
81 462 kg
Some manufacturers use the "ZR" index for tyres
with a maximum permissible speed above 240
km/h (149 mph).
Please note at the beginning of this chapter
on
page 259.
Vehicles from the European Union and countries
applying EU standards are issued with an EC
Certificate of Conformity (or COC). The EC
Certificate of Conformity contains information on
the size, diameter, load carrying capacity and the range of
use of the vehicle.
Load capacity and speed range
of
the tyres
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