(1a) Tread pattern reference

(2) Size designation
315   = tyre width in mm
80     = aspect ratio (section height to
section width) = 80 %
R      = radial construction
22.5  = rim diameter (code)

(3) Service description consisting of
156   = load index for single fitment
150   = load index for dual fitment
L       = code letter for speed rating

(4) Country of manufacture

(5) Data as per US safety standard
on inner construction or number of plies,
in this case
tread: under the tread there are five steel cord
plies (including carcass)
sidewall: viewed from the side there is one steel
cord ply (in this case the carcass ply)

(5a) Load range
in accordance with US standard

(6) US load designation
of single/dual fitment and indication of
max. inflation pressure in kg/kPa (lbs/psi)
1 pound (lbs) = 0.4536 kg
1 pound per square inch (psi) = 6.895 kPa

(8) Recommended application
only Continental Truck Tires

(9) Regroovable
the manufacturer has designed the tyre
for regrooving

(10) Tubeless, tube type

(11) E = tyre complies with value set forth
in ECE-R 54
4 = country code for the country in which
the approval number was issued
(here: 4 = Netherlands)

(12) DOT
U. S. Department of Transportation
(responsible for tyre safety standards)

(13) M+S
Mud and Snow. The manufacturer has designed
the tyre for an improved grip/traction performance
under mud and snow conditions.

(14) Identification for Brazil

(15) Manufacturer code
date of manufacture (week/year)

(16) Rotation
recommended direction of rotation