What is this on the sidewall of the Continental Pro Contact TX ( H) tires ?

[odie]

Just noticed it yesterday while putting more in air in them . It's 4E in a circle . Rolling resistance rating ? ( 4 = Level ( 1 > 4 ) , E = Energy ) ? No mention at Continental under reading a sidewall . Does get an 10 for Fuel Efficiency .

 

[Quattro Pete]

E4: Tire approved according to the ECE-regulations, the number indicating the country of approval.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

https://x-engineer.org/automotive-e...cle-dynamics/vehicle-tire-markings-explained/

 

[odie]

Thanks . They were made in Mexico . Should have a marking for roliing resistance , if not on any .

 

[Quattro Pete]

Thanks . They were made in Mexico . Should have a marking for roliing resistance , if not on any .

Tires for European markets come with a rolling resistance/fuel efficiency rating label, but I don't think this information is actually imprinted on the sidewall. Or has US started some new LRR labeling recently?

What exactly does it say? You mentioned "4E" but the photo you posted shows "E4".

According to Continental:

Continental tires are marked in accordance with international regulations. So the sidewall of tires intended for use in Europe are marked with a circle containing an E and the number of the country of homologation.This marking is followed by a multi-digit homologation number, e. g. E4 or e4 (4 = Netherlands)

http://continentaltire.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/850/~/tire-sidewall-markings

 

[odie]

" You mentioned "4E" but the photo you posted shows "E4". "

It was one of those days . Thanks