OTHER MARKINGS

  • P – as part of the tyre size designation (e.g., P205/65R15) used to indicate tyres intended for services on passenger cars.
  • LT – as part of the size designation (e.g., LT235/75R15) used to indicate the tyres are intended for light truck vehicles.
  • M&S – letters used to indicate a tyre suitable for Mud and Snow and/or All Season usage.
  • XL – as part of the size designation (e.g., P235/75R16 XL) used to indicate the tyre can carry more loads as the maximum inflation pressure and load are greater than a standard load version. (Also could be called REINFORCED or RF).
  • ZR – as part of the tyre size designation (e.g. 225/45ZR17 XL) used to indicate the tyre has a maximum speed over 240 kilometer per hour.