JARGON BUSTERS

XL – Extra Load (stronger casing, higher pressure capability

ZP – Zero Pressure (can drive after a puncture) Run Flat Tyre

ST/ ACOUSTIC – Foam inside tyre reduces road noise

HL = High Load construction

FRV – Flange Rim Protection (reinforced bead area)
STD = Standard construction

ZR → high-speed construction

HIGH Performance, UHP (Ultra High Performance) tyre = maximum dry and wet grip with razor-sharp handling at high speeds, with reasonable tread wear and comfort achieved through intensive R&D and advanced compound technology from leading manufacturers.

SUMMER : A summer tyre delivers maximum grip and handling in warm, dry or wet conditions and is effective down to around 7°C,  below which peak performance starts to drop off.

EV READY means the tyre is engineered to handle the higher weight, instant torque, and noise-reduction needs of electric vehicles

APPROVED BY CAR MAKER 

★ Star (BMW / MINI) = a tyre specifically developed and approved by BMW Group (BMW & MINI) after extensive testing, ensuring it matches their requirements for handling, stability, comfort, and noise characteristics.

MO / MOE / MO1/ MOS (Mercedes-Benz / AMG) Ensures the tyre matches Mercedes-tuned ride comfort, handling, noise levels, and safety expectations

VOL = Volvo Original Equipment approval, meaning the tyre is tested and approved by Volvo to meet its specific safety, comfort, and performance standards for designated models.

GOE = Polestar / Volvo Group Electric Original Equipment approval, meaning the tyre is specifically developed and approved for electric vehicles, with focus on high load capacity, low noise, and reduced rolling resistance.

AO / AO1 / AO2 / AOE are Audi Original Equipment tyre approvals, with AO being the base approval, AO1/AO2 indicating revised versions, and AOE specifically tuned for Audi electric vehicles

N1 = Porsche Original Equipment tyre approval, indicating the first Porsche-approved version of a tyre developed and tested to meet Porsche handling, stability, and performance standards.

NE0 = Porsche Original Equipment tyre approval for electric Porsche vehicles, developed to handle higher loads, reduced noise, and improved efficiency specific to EVs.

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

97 = 730 kg
98 = 750 kg
99 = 775 kg
100 = 800 kg
101 = 825 kg
102 = 850 kg
103 = 875 kg
104 = 900 kg
105 = 925 kg
106 = 950 kg
107 = 975 kg
108 = 1,000 kg
109 = 1,030 kg
110 = 1,060 kg
111 = 1,090 kg
112 = 1,120 kg
113 = 1,150 kg
114 = 1,180 kg
115 = 1,215 kg
116 = 1,250 kg

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

Speed Rating – Max Speed

Higher letter = higher performance capability

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 SIZES: 
225 55 19 – 99V
235 50 19 – 103Y - XL
235 50 19 – 99W - ZP FRV
235 55 19 – 105Y - XL
235 55 19 – 105W - XL GOE
235 55 19 – 101Y - NE0
245 50 19 – 105W - XL FRV
245 50 19 – 105W - XL *
255 50 19 – 107Y - XL
255 50 19 – 107V - XL ST
255 50 19 – 107W - XL MGT
255 55 19 – 111Y - XL
255 55 19 – 111W - XL
265 50 19 – 110Y - XL
265 50 19 – 110Y - XL N1
265 50 19 – 110W - XL ZP *
265 55 19 – 113Y - XL
275 55 19 – 111W - FRV
285 45 19 – 111W - XL