Tyre Sidewall Writing | Continental Tyres

Tyre advice series: Tyre Sidewall Writing

How to read and understand the sidewall of your tyre.

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What is load rating and where you can find the correct one for your vehicle?

How you can identify the correct speed rating for your car.

Make sure you buy the right tyres for your vehicle.

Want to know how old your car tyres are? Find out from reading the tyre sidewall.

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Almost every third car in Europe is delivered
with tyres from Continental.

575 tests since 2007

454 times we have received the highest recommendation.

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