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Tyre Markings
Tyre Markings
Tyre Markings

 

 
Radial
Denotes The Type of Construction
  On the illustration above the Markings 150/70 ZR 18 MACADAM 90X means:-
150
= Nominal section width of the tyre in millimetres.
70
= The aspect ratio of the tyre; this means the height of the tyre's cross section expressed as a percentage of its width.
Z
= Speed catagory indicating tyre is suitable for speeds over 240 km/h (150 mph).
R
= Radial construction.
18
= Nominal diameter of the rim to which the tyre should be fitted (shown in inches).
MACADAM 90X = Tread pattern, in this case a radial rear tyre.
Country
Country of Manufacture
Construction

Tyre construction details
(not required in UK)

Size
Tyre size designation incorporating speed symbol
DOT

North American Tyre Identifcation Number with North American Dept of Transport Compliance Symbol

Brand

Manufacturers Brand Name

Pressure

Load and pressure marking requirement
(not required in UK)

Load

Load range USA
(not required in UK)

Type

Tyre Type

 

Contruction

Tyre construction details
(not required in UK)

 


Name

Commercial name for
identity code

 

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