The tires must be replaced when one of the following criteria occurs:
At an age of 6 years referred to the DOT marking.
At a tread depth of less than 3 mm.
After a driven distance of 15,000 km in countries with temperate climate if the load per tire is no more than half the load capacity per axle or max. 100% of the load index on the tire.
After a driven distance of 10,000 km in countries with hot climate (Arab States of the Gulf) if the load per tire is no more than half the load capacity per axle or max. 100% of the load index on the tire.
The recommended tire makes are listed in alphabetic order. No suggestion of priority is intended.
Additional information:
Tire designation PAX |
Example of PAX tire: 245-700 R470AC PAX 116H | |
245 | Tire width in mm |
700 | Outside diameter of tire in mm |
R | Radial web |
470 | Standardized diameter of rim seat in mm |
A C | Concept |
116 | Load index |
H | Speed index |
Tire size | Manufacturer | Profile | Remarks |
Summer tires | |||
255-720 R490-C PAX 117H | Michelin | Pilot Primacy AR | |
255-720 R490-C PAX 119T | Michelin | Pilot Primacy AR | |
Winter tires | |||
245-710 R490-C PAX 117T M+S | Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | |
245-710 R490-C PAX 117T M+S | Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | Spiked tires |
245-710 R490-C PAX 119T M+S | Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | |
245-710 R490-C PAX 121Q M+S | Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | |
245-710 R490-C PAX 121Q M+S | Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | Spiked tires |