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Summer tyres are designed to provide you with excellent performance when temperatures are above 7°c as a rule of thumb, but not at temperatures lower than that. By comparison, All-Season tyres are a hybrid category engineered with an intermediate rubber compound and a versatile tread pattern to provide a balanced compromise of safety and performance on dry, wet, and lightly snow-covered roads across a broad temperature range typically between -10°C and 30°C.. Irish drivers primarily use summer tyres year-round due to the country's temperate climate, which rarely experiences the sustained freezing temperatures or heavy snowfall that necessitate specialized winter tyres.

An SUV tyre is a specialized tyre engineered to meet the unique demands of Sport Utility Vehicles, which are typically heavier, taller, and more versatile than standard passenger cars.

XL – Extra Load (stronger casing, higher pressure capability

SSR stands for Self-Supporting Runflat. It is Continental's specific run-flat technology designed to keep you mobile even after a complete loss of tire pressure.
FR (Felgen Rippen)
Meaning: This is a German abbreviation for "Rim Rib" (often referred to in English as Flange Rim protector)MFS (Maximum Flange Shield),

M+S (Mud and Snow)
Meaning: This indicates the tyre has a tread pattern and compound engineered for better performance in Mud and Snow compared to standard summer tyres.

EVc (EV Compatible)
Meaning: This is Continental's specific marking for Electric Vehicle Compatible.

ContiSilent is a Continental technology designed to reduce the amount of noise transmitted from the tires to the car's interior cabin.

Manufacturer-Specific Markings (Homologations)
These markings indicate the tire was developed specifically in partnership with a car manufacturer to match a particular vehicle's handling and safety characteristics:
AO: Audi Original
MO / MOE / MOExtended: Mercedes-Benz Original (MOE/MOExtended specifically refers to run-flat versions for Mercedes).

FO is a manufacturer-specific homologation code for Ford Original equipment.

VOL: Volvo Original
LR: Land Rover Original
AR: Alfa Romeo Original
J: Jaguar Original
N0: Porsche Original
MGT: Maserati Original (often also used for specific high-performance Aston Martin or luxury models).

LOAD AND SPEED RATINGS BRIEFLY EXPLAINED
LOAD RATING  (the number)
This number tells you how much weight ONE tyre can safely carry
The higher the number, the more weight it supports
All four tyres together must safely support the full vehicle weight

Rule: Always match or exceed the vehicle’s required load rating.
Rule: Never fit a lower speed rating than the manufacturer specifies.

• 265, 40, 22, 106Y
• 275, 40, 22, 108Y
• 285, 40, 22, 110Y

Manufacturer-Specific Versions

• 265, 40, 22, 106Y, XL, FR, J (Jaguar), LR (Land Rover)