Identification of rims and tires (Opel Corsa C)

Rims

Note: The identification code is engraved on the rim and contains important information about the rim size.

Note: The code may be in full or abbreviated form (for example, 6 J 16).

Tyre pressure, Corsa-C, year of manufacture from 2005 to 2007

Not allowed with "extended payload" design.

2) Only approved as winter tires.

Tires

Each tire can be identified based on its designation.

Speed characteristics

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Conventional value of permissible load on a tire

Important Notes

Tire designation

For car tires at speeds up to 270 mph in Europe there is the ECE-R 30 standard. It contains the most important tire characteristics. In addition, there are additional designations for North America.

Tyre designation, see figure below, position 9: 185/ 60 R 14 87 T, refers to radial tyre.

1 – Position of the wear indicator (TWI = Tread wear indicator), height 1.6 mm.

2 – Manufacturer.

3 – Indication of special suitability for use in winter mode.

4 – Designation of the tread pattern.

5 – Designation for tubeless tires.

6 – Estimated service life according to US test (180 = 180%).

7 – Determining the effectiveness of wet brakes (A, B or C) according to the US test.

8 – Determination of thermal stability at higher speeds (A, B or C) according to the US test.

9 – Designation of sizes (185/ 60 R 14 87 T).

185 – Tire width in mm (nominal width).

60 – Ratio of the cross-sectional height to the width of the tire in percent.

R – Radial design.

14 – Rim diameter in inches [].

87 – Symbol for permissible load on tire (Load Index) for 545 kg.

T – Speed symbol for maximum 190 mph; additional letter coding, see publication "Tire pressure" KTA 2625/02 or TIS.



10 – Safety instructions when using or installing a tyre (uS data).

11 – Radial design.

12 – Number and material of layers in the middle of the running surface and sidewall.

13 – Conformity mark according to the European Directive ECE-R 30. The "E4" mark may also indicate that the tyre has been certified according to Directive 92/23 EC, and the number "4" stands for the Netherlands.

14 – Internal manufacturer code.

15 – Data regarding maximum permissible load and maximum permissible air pressure for North America.

16 – DOT sign in accordance with the directives of the American transportation authorities ("Department of Transportation" – "Department of Transport").

17 – DOT symbol for tire manufacturer, tire size and tire style.

18 – Date of manufacture (here is the 1st production week of 2000). This code consists of 4 digits, two correspond to the week and two to the year.

19 – Size designation (same as item no. 9).

20 – Country of origin.