TYRE DESIGNATIONS

1. Tyre size: 180/55ZR17

2. Tread pattern designation: Sport Force+
3. Manufacturer: Mitas
4. Country of origin: Slovenia
5. Speed category: (W) (>270 km/h)
6. Load index: 73 (365 kg)
7. Tubeless / Tubetype: Tubeless
8. DOT marking: DOT H3 MR SFC
9. Production date:
10. Max. load capacity: 716 lbs
Max. inflation pressure: AT 42 PSI COLD
11. Load range: B
12. Direction of rotation: Rotation
13. Tread wear indicator: TWI
14: Homologation No.: E8 75 R 000728

Sidewall markings on the tyre provide all the information you need about your tyre. 

Here are the explanations which will help you understand each marking on the sidewall.  

SPEED INDEX

The speed index marks the highest allowable speed of a tyre with loads specified in the load index. Speeds apply to tyres in good condition, properly inflated, with permissible specific load and mounted on suitable rims. The speeds listed in the table are the highest permissible speeds and should not be considered as the ordinary speeds.

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LOAD INDEX

The load index is the numerical code, which stands for the highest tyre load allowed (except for loads at speeds over 210 km/h) at speeds marked with the speed index. When worn-out tyres are replaced, make sure that the new tyres are of the exactly the same or higher speed index and of load index as specified by the motorcycle manufacturer.

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