How do I tell if a tyre is developed for a specific car manufacturer?
Identifying manufacturer-specific tyres
Manufacturer-specific tyres carry a small but visible code on the sidewall, usually positioned near the tyre size markings. Each car manufacturer has its own unique code.
Common manufacturer markings
| Sidewall marking | Car manufacturer |
|---|
| * (star symbol) |
BMW and MINI |
| MO |
Mercedes-Benz |
| MO1 |
Mercedes-AMG |
| AO |
Audi |
| RO1 |
Audi performance models |
| N0, N1, N2, N3, N4 |
Porsche |
| J |
Jaguar |
| VO |
Volkswagen |
| LR |
Land Rover |
| T0 |
Tesla |
| HN |
Hyundai and Kia |
Where to look
The marking is usually found on one side of the tyre, close to the size designation. It is typically small, so you may need to look carefully.
On Tyres.co.uk
You do not need to check the sidewall yourself. When you search by registration, our system identifies homologated options and highlights them in your search results when they are available for your vehicle.
