JARGON BUSTERS

Quick Guide: Markings & Features

• XL / FR: Reinforced for weight (XL) and integrated Flange Rib (FR) to protect alloy wheels from kerbs.
• OE Marks: Custom-tuned for MO (Mercedes), AO (Audi), and ★ (BMW).
• RedChili Compound: Allows the tyre to skip a warm-up phase, providing immediate high-safety braking in cold Irish mornings.
• Adaptive Tread: Provides stability and safety on both wet and dry roads by adjusting the contact patch to your driving style.
• EV-Compatible: Low rolling resistance to extend battery range and fuel economy for all vehicle types.
• OE (Original Equipment): Custom-tuned markings proving the tyre meets the exact standards of manufacturers like MO (Mercedes), AO (Audi), and ★ (BMW).

Popular 16" Saloons, Hatchbacks & Estates

• Volkswagen Golf: Ireland's hatchback benchmark achieves peak braking safety with this A-rated fitment.
• Ford Focus: Enhances the renowned handling of the Focus with sharp, predictable steering response.
• Skoda Octavia: Provides the high mileage and comfort required for Ireland's most popular family estate.
• Toyota Corolla: Maximises hybrid fuel economy while ensuring elite safety in wet urban conditions.
• Audi A3: AO-marked versions ensure the premium hatchback maintains its factory-designed refined ride.
• BMW 1 Series: Star-marked (★) fitments preserve the specific rear-wheel-drive balance and steering feel.
• Mercedes A-Class: MO-marked tyres deliver the cabin quietness and luxury comfort expected from the brand.
• Hyundai i30: A durable, high-performance choice for commuters seeking safety and economy.
• Opel Astra: Offers stable, high-speed motorway performance for Irish fleet and private drivers.
• Renault Megane: Provides exceptional aquaplaning resistance and wet-road confidence for regional driving.

Load Rating: Maximum Weight Capacity Explained

The load index is a numerical code representing the maximum weight in kgs that a single tyre can safely carry. To ensure safety, the combined capacity of all four tyres must exceed the vehicle’s total weight when fully loaded.

Speed Rating: Maximum Velocity Explained

Represented by a letter, the speed rating indicates the maximum kph a tyre can maintain over a prolonged period. Higher speed ratings are engineered to handle the heat and stresses generated at faster speeds more effectively.

Quick Reference Guide

• Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
• Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..

Available 16" Sizes:
These 2026 fitments provide a perfect balance of safety, performance, and economy for the Irish market.

• 185, 50, R16, 81H
• 195, 45, R16, 84V, XL, FR
• 195, 55, R16, 87H
• 195, 55, R16, 91V, XL, FR
• 205, 55, R16, 91V
• 205, 55, R16, 91W
• 205, 55, R16, 94V, XL, FR
• 205, 60, R16, 92V
• 205, 60, R16, 96W, XL
• 215, 55, R16, 93V
• 215, 60, R16, 99V, XL
• 225, 55, R16, 95W
• 225, 55, R16, 99W, XL, FR

OE (Manufacturer Approved) Versions:

• 205, 55, R16, 91W, AO
• 205, 55, R16, 91V, ★
• 205, 60, R16, 92V, ★
• 205, 55, R16, 91H, MO