JARGON BUSTERS

XL – Extra Load (stronger casing, higher pressure capability

RFT  Run Flat Tyre (generic marking)
ZP – Zero Pressure (can drive after a puncture)
EMT Michelin’s self-supporting run-flat tyre technology
FRV – Flange Rim Protection (reinforced bead area)

FP  Flange Protector (rim protection)

ST/ ACOUSTIC – Foam inside tyre reduces road noise

ZR → high-speed construction

HL = High Load construction

STD = Standard construction

M+S = suitable for mixed road / light off-road use

3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) → tested and certified for severe snow performance.

ALL TERRAIN

• Light mud

• Wet grass

• Gravel

• Slushy or soft snow

APPROVED BY OR SPECIFIC TO THESE CAR BRANDS

AO, AO1, AO2, AOE (AUDI)

RO1 / RO2 (Audi RS / quattro)

★ Star  (BMW / MINI)

J / JLR / LR (Jaguar / Land Rover)

VW / V0 (Volkswagen)

MO / MOE / MO1 (Mercedes-Benz / AMG)

VOL (Volvo)

N0 / N1 / N2 / N3 / N4 / N5 / N6 (Porsche)

GOE (Hyundai/Genesis OE) / Acoustic option,

POL (Polestar)

T0 / T1 (Tesla)

LTS (Lotus)

MGT (Maserati)

LOAD AND SPEED RATINGS BRIEFLY EXPLAINED

LOAD RATING (the number)

Example: 105

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

Load Index | Max Load (kg
114  -  1180 kg
113  -  1150 kg
112  -  1120 kg
111  -   1090 kg
110  -  1060 kg

109 -  1030 kg
108 -  1000 kg
107  -  975 kg
106  -  950 kg
105  -  925 kg
104  -  900 kg
103  -  875 kg
102  -  850 kg
101   -  825 kg
100  -  800 kg

99  -  775 kg
98  -  750 kg
97  -  730 kg
96  -  710 kg

Rule: Always match or exceed the vehicle’s required load rating.

SPEED RATING  (the letter)

Example: V

This letter tells you the maximum speed the tyre is designed to handle

It also reflects heat resistance, stability, and construction strength

Higher letter = higher performance capability

Speed Rating – Max Speed

Q   – up to 160 km/h (99 mph)
R   – up to 170 km/h (106 mph)
S   – up to 180 km/h (112 mph)
T   – up to 190 km/h (118 mph)
U   – up to 200 km/h (124 mph)
H   – up to 210 km/h (130 mph)
V   – up to 240 km/h (149 mph)
ZR  – over 240 km/h
W   – up to 270 km/h (168 mph)
Y   – up to 300 km/h (186 mph)
(Y) – over 300 km/h

Rule: Never fit a lower speed rating than the manufacturer specifies.

AVAILABLE IN:

225 75 15 – 102T - STANDARD (M+S),
255 70 15 – 108H - STANDARD (M+S),