5. ECE R30 approval: All UK tyres should have this.
6. EEC noise test approval.
14. Rotation: For directional tread patterns only. The arrow must follow the cars forward movement.
17. TWI: Tread Wear Indicator. These are bars in the tread set at 1.6mm - the legal mimimum.

17. TWI: Tread Wear Indicator. These are bars in the tread set at 1.6mm - the legal minimum.
2. Model: eg. HydraGrip
3. Size: This comprises the tyres width (205mm) sidewall or profile (55 per cent of the width), and the rim size (16 inches).
4. Rating: Refers to the weight (91) and speed (V) figures.
12. Tubeless: This means inner tube isn't required.

13. Safety warning.
8. Manufacture date: The first two numbers are the week, the last two the year - 1800 is week 18 of 2000.
1. Brand: eg Goodyear.
17. TWI: Tread Wear Indicator. These are bars in the tread seet at 1.6mm - the legal minimum.
7. US Dept of Transport (DOT) manufacture code.
15. Mounting: Only for asymmetric treads. This refers to the sides of the mounted wheel.

9, 10, 11. US requirements. Not required in Europe.
16. Extra load version.
16a. Reinforced version.
17. TWI: Tread Wear Indicator. These are bars in the tread set at 1.6mm - the legal limit.