The Comprehensive kafaratplus
Guide to OE Codes (OE)
Find out the original tire that matches your car

1. Michelin Tires Michelin OE:
Michelin OE Tires (Michelin OE) — Codes for all car brands:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Dedicated to Italian Alfa Romeo vehicles, to ensure sporty steering response.	Alfa Romeo	AR
A very rare code — there is no confirmed official documentation in this form; it is advisable to verify it before relying on it, or to remove it.	Alpine	^A^ ⚠️
Ultra-luxury engineering for British Aston Martin vehicles, confirmed by the Michelin official.	Aston Martin	AML
Symbols AO for standard classes, andAOE for Audi's run-flat technology.	AUDI	AO - AO1 - AO2 - AOE
Exclusively dedicated to the RS sport models with permanent all-wheel drive, for exceptional stability.	Audi Quattro	RO1
Approved for all BMW classes, including sport models M Power; there is no separately documented code for M.	BMW / BMW M	★ Star
There is documented cooperation between Michelin and Bugatti Chiron Pilot Sport Cup 2, but the code "BG" specifically on the tire is unconfirmed — needs verification before publishing.	Bugatti	BG ⚠️
Symbol TPC is a system "TPC SPEC" followed by a different number for each model Example: TPC SPEC 1234, not just three letters. The full number must match the tire..	Cadillac / Chevrolet / GMC	TPC + number
catalog Pirelli current official catalog uses F / F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 for Ferrari, not K1-K2-K3. May be an old code or specific to a particular model — needs confirmation directly from a Ferrari dealer.	Ferrari	K1 - K2 - K3 ⚠️
Dedicated to Ford's sport lineup, Raptor, Mustang Shelby for heavy-duty performance.	Ford Performance	FP
The modern official code for Korean luxury vehicles, to ensure insulation and quiet.	Genesis	GOE
Specific Honda models, such as the sporty Civic Type R.	Honda	HO
Electric and sport Hyundai models N Line to enhance grip.	Hyundai	HN
Vehicles Range Rover and Jaguar, and the combined code JLR is the newest code for both groups.	Jaguar and Land Rover	J - LR - JLR
British Lotus sport vehicles, focuses on light weight and sharp cornering.	Lotus	LTS
Dedicated to Lucid luxury electric vehicles, to withstand weight and high torque.	Lucid	LM1 confirmed - LM possible
Italian Maserati sport vehicles, to enhance stability and acceleration.	Maserati	MGT
Dedicated to Mercedes’ very fierce sport classes, to prevent slipping under high power.	Mercedes-AMG	MO1 - MO2 - MO1-A
MO Normal, MOE Run-flat, MO-S Noise-cancelling, MO-V Vans, MO-W for special conditions.	Mercedes-Benz	MO - MOE - MO-S - MO-V - MO-W
MINI vehicles, part of the BMW Group.	Mini Cooper	★ Star
A code dedicated to NIO smart, modern Chinese electric vehicles.	NIO	I
Dedicated to Polestar Volvo's electric sport brand.	Polestar	POL
Same system TPC SPEC mentioned above — a different number for each model.	Pontiac	TPC + number
Porsche's well-known series of codes where x changes as numbers 0, 1, 2 depending on the tire revision generation.	Porsche	Nx / NAx / NBx / NCx...
French vehicles engineering-approved by their manufacturer.	Renault	R
Electric vehicle tires fitted with an internal foam layer to fully cancel asphalt noise.	Tesla	T0 - T1 - T2
Swedish Volvo vehicles, known for the highest safety standards. Correction note: the original version mistakenly conflated Volvo and Volkswagen — two entirely different companies, each with a separate code: Volvo = VOL, Volkswagen = VO/VW.	Volvo	VOL

💡 Note: If your car is American, such as GMC, Cadillac, or Chevrolet, make sure to match the TPC fully, along with the number that follows it (such as TPC SPEC 1234) to ensure you choose the tire matching your car's specifications. And if you own a Lucid, it's best to choose tires bearing the 1LM because they are designed to be compatible with the vehicle's suspension systems and requirements.

2. Tires Nexen Nexen and Roadstone Roadstone:
Tires Nexen and Roadstone OE (original equipment) (Nexen / Roadstone OE) — Codes by car brand:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Dedicated to electric and sport vehicles N Line to ensure grip.	Hyundai	HN
Sedan models and crossover family crossovers to enhance smoothness.	Kia	K1 / KI
Korean luxury vehicles, designed to absorb road vibrations.	Genesis	GO
Compact and standard classes such as A-Class for balanced stability.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
The 3 Series and 5 Series sedan classes, compatible with the rear-drive system.	BMW	★ Star
Sedan vehicles and crossover family crossovers aimed at the European market.	Audi	AO
Porsche sport SUVs Macan and Cayenne, high grip in corners.	Porsche	N0 / N1 / N2
Family and electric vehicles ID series to reduce resistance and energy consumption.	Volkswagen	VO / VW
Everyday passenger vehicles aimed at the Middle East and Europe.	Skoda	SK
Compact youth vehicles, to enhance quick steering response.	SEAT	SE
Small city cars, to ensure driving flexibility and lower fuel consumption.	Fiat	FI
French vehicles engineering-approved by their manufacturer.	Renault	RE
Italian sport classes, to ensure the vehicle is stable at high speeds.	Alfa Romeo	AR
Sedan vehicles and crossover American crossovers for better ride comfort.	Ford	FO / F
Models Chevrolet and GMC to suit American suspension systems.	General Motors GM	GM
Four-wheel-drive vehicles and crossover crossovers suited to off-road and everyday driving.	Jeep	JP
Light-duty trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles, to withstand weight and loads.	Ram	RAM
Korean SUV and four-wheel-drive vehicles, to suit the Korean chassis.	SsangYong Yong / KG Mobility	KGM / SS

💡 Note: Many Nexen and Roadstone available on the market come without an OE, however they remain a suitable choice for everyday driving and family use when matching the size and specifications of your car.

3. Tires Bridgestone Bridgestone:
Tires Bridgestone OE (original equipment) (Bridgestone OE) — Code guide for all car brands:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Dedicated to touring and quiet tread patterns Turanza and high-performance tread patterns Potenza.	Toyota / Lexus	RE
Designed for BMW's suspension system, and often comes with run-flat technology RFT.	BMW / MINI	★ Star
Standard classes, ensures a safe braking distance and excellent grip.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
Dedicated to Mercedes vehicles supporting run-flat technology after a puncture Run-Flat.	Mercedes-Benz	MOE
Luxury sedan and SUV models, for maximum cabin comfort.	Audi	AO
Sport classes, withstands high pressure and sharp corners.	Audi Sport / RS	RO1 / RO2
Sport vehicles and Porsche SUVs, designed for very high speeds.	Porsche	N0 / N1 / N2 / N3
British supercar vehicles, its rubber compound ensures exceptional stability.	Aston Martin	AM / AM9 / AMP
Ford sedan and sport vehicles Mustang to provide sporty grip.	Ford	FO / F
Cadillac vehicles and Chevrolet luxury models to enhance insulation and quiet.	General Motors GM	GM
Ultra-luxury British vehicles, designed to bear heavy weight with complete insulation.	Bentley	B / B1
Family and electric vehicles to ensure a longer tire life.	Volkswagen	VO / VW

💡 Note: If your car is not equipped with run-flat technology (Run Flat), it's best to choose the standard tire to ensure a more comfortable and smoother drive.

4. Tires Goodyear Goodyear:
Tires Goodyear OE (original equipment) (Goodyear OE) — OE supply codes by vehicle:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Engineering dedicated to BMW vehicles, to reduce noise and provide stability.	BMW / MINI	★ Star
Standard and everyday classes, focuses on comfort and safety during braking.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
Abbreviations Goodyear for tires run-flat technology Run-On-Flat.	Mercedes and luxury vehicles	ROF / EMT
Luxury Audi vehicles, provides excellent quiet on touring routes.	Audi	AO
Dedicated to RS sport models, withstands high acceleration and open-road speeds.	Audi Sport	RO1 / RO2
Luxury Porsche vehicles, balances sporty performance with smoothness.	Porsche	N0 / N1 / N2 / N3
British sedan and sport vehicles to enhance steering lightness.	Jaguar	J
Vehicles Range Rover and Land Rover Jeep, excellent for light sandy tracks and roads.	Land Rover	LR
The modern, combined, and developed code for both British groups together.	Jaguar Land Rover JLR	JLR
Family and electric vehicles Classes ID to reduce electric motor noise.	Volkswagen	VW
Passenger vehicles approved for the European market.	Skoda	SK
French vehicles to ensure fuel-efficiency.	Peugeot	PE
French vehicles factory-approved.	Renault	RE
Small Italian city cars.	Fiat	FI
Not a specific vehicle code; rather, an "internal foam" technology to fully isolate noise.	Tesla and luxury vehicles	SCT SoundComfort

💡 Note: The SCT (SoundComfort) a higher level of cabin quiet by reducing road noise, and is particularly suitable for electric and luxury vehicles.

5. Continental Tires Continental:
Continental OE Tires (Continental OE) — Guide to the original German tire codes:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Standard and luxury classes, ensures the highest levels of grip and safety.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
Dedicated to Mercedes luxury vans and light trucks.	Mercedes-Benz	MO-V
Designed for full compatibility with electronic stability systems ESP for BMW.	BMW / MINI	★ Star
Family and luxury sedan classes, to isolate touring-route vibrations.	Audi	AO
Dedicated to high-performance sport classes, for exceptional cornering stability.	Audi Sport	RO1 / RO2
Porsche SUVs and sport vehicles, withstands very high acceleration forces.	Porsche	N0 / N1 / N2 / N3
British sedan vehicles for supremely luxurious ride comfort.	Jaguar	J
Vehicles Range Rover and luxury four-wheel-drive vehicles, for excellent stability on asphalt and slopes.	Land Rover	LR
Specific Honda models, such as the sporty Civic Type R.	Honda	HO
Specific sedan and SUV models for the European and global market.	Toyota	TO
A tire fitted with German noise-cancelling technology — an insulating foam layer built inside.	All luxury vehicles	ContiSilent

💡 Note: When the code SSR this means the tire supports run-flat technology, which helps you continue driving for a limited distance if the tire is punctured.

6. Tires Hankook Hankook:
Tires Hankook OE (original equipment) (Hankook OE) — Korean OE supply codes:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Officially approved for the C-Class and E-Class and S-Class for excellent comfort and a competitive price.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
Dedicated to Mercedes vehicles with run-flat systems Run-Flat from Hankook.	Mercedes-Benz	MOE
Dedicated to the 3 Series and 5 Series, and the X3 and X5 for balanced rear stability.	BMW	★ Star
Sedan vehicles and crossover family crossovers to ensure smoothness and quiet.	Audi	AO
Sport and high-performance classes approved in Europe.	Audi Sport	RO1 / RO2
Electric vehicle tires, designed with a tread that reduces friction and increases battery range.	Tesla	T0 / T1
European family sedan and SUV vehicles, to ensure a long service life.	Volkswagen	VO
Standard sedan and SUV vehicles, to provide smooth and practical driving.	Toyota	TO / TO1
Family sedan models approved by the Japanese manufacturer.	Honda	HO
Ford American trucks and vehicles to ensure heavy-load capacity.	Ford	FO / FO2
Models Chevrolet and GMC to suit heavy-duty use and long-haul routes.	General Motors GM	GM

💡 Note: Tires are known for Hankook with a good balance between performance and price, and models approved with OE designed to comply with vehicle manufacturers’ specifications.

7. Tires Pirelli Pirelli:
Tires Pirelli OE (original equipment) (Pirelli OE) — Sport and luxury tire codes:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Standard sport classes and Porsche SUVs, ensure the highest grip on fast corners.	Porsche	N0 / N1 / N2 / N3
An exclusive code for Porsche's fully electric vehicle, to handle the terrifying electric torque.	Porsche Taycan	NF0
Sport performance classes M-Power and luxury classes for amazing dynamic stability.	BMW	★ Star
Classes AMG sport classes and Maybach luxury models for tremendous grip and open-road speeds.	Mercedes-Benz	MO
Dedicated to Mercedes vehicles with run-flat systems, with Italian sport performance.	Mercedes-Benz	MOE
Sedan models and crossover luxury crossovers to ensure stability.	Audi	AO
Dedicated to Audi sport classes to ensure the vehicle never slips.	Audi Sport / RS	RO1 / RO2
Correction: The current official catalog by Pirelli uses these codes F/F01-F04 and not K1-K2-K3 as previously stated — these are exclusive tread patterns and rubber compounds made by Pirelli exclusively for Ferrari.	Ferrari	F / F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 ⚠️
British luxury and speed vehicles, to ensure stability on sharp corners.	Aston Martin	AM8 / AM9 / AMP
Extreme British supercar vehicles, compatible with the vehicle's carbon-fiber chassis.	McLaren	MC / MC1
Vehicles Lamborghini Urus, Huracan, Aventador, ensure ferocious grip with four-wheel drive.	Lamborghini	L
Ultra-luxury British vehicles, combining fierce sport performance with complete quiet.	Bentley	B / B1 / BC
Luxury Italian sport vehicles, to enhance sporty sound and grip.	Maserati	MGT
Classes Quadrifoglio sport models to ensure stability and full control of the vehicle.	Alfa Romeo	AR

💡 Note: Sport tires dedicated to high-performance vehicles provide a high level of grip and control, and their service life may be shorter than standard tires due to the nature of the sport rubber compound.

8. Tires Kumho Kumho:
Tires Kumho OE (original equipment) (Kumho OE) — OE supply codes for everyday vehicles:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
The primary original supplier for Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Santa Fe for outstanding smoothness.	Hyundai	HN
Kia sedan and family SUV models from the factory, for fuel efficiency and comfortable bump absorption.	Kia	K1 / KI
Korean luxury models, engineering dedicated to rear-seat comfort and vibration damping.	Genesis	GO
supplies Kumho as OE tires for some American brands, without complex codes, relying on the standard specification.	Ford / General Motors	General options

💡 Note: Tires are Kumho a suitable choice for many Hyundai and Kia vehicles, offering a good balance between comfort, performance, and economy in everyday use.

9. Yokohama Tires Yokohama:
Yokohama OE Tires (Yokohama OE) — Code guide by car brand:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
The internal standard tread code (such as Geolandar) is used instead of a dedicated letter code.	Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Mazda	no complex symbols
Sedan models and crossover crossovers aimed at the European market.	Audi	AO
There is not enough confirmation for the rest of Yokohama's specific codes — it is advisable to review Yokohama's official catalog before publishing.	Other brands	⚠️ Incomplete

💡 Note: Yokohama tires are known for their manufacturing quality and good service life, while maintaining balanced performance in various driving conditions.

10. Tires Toyo Toyo:
Tires Toyo OE (original equipment) (Toyo OE) — Code guide by car brand:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
The internal standard tread code (such as Proxes) is used instead of a dedicated letter code.	Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Mazda	no complex symbols
There is not enough confirmation for the Toyo dedicated to the remaining brands — it is advisable to review the official Toyo official catalog before publishing.	Other brands	⚠️ Incomplete

💡 Note: Tires are known for Toyo with a good service life and the ability to withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for everyday use and long trips.

11. Tires Dunlop Dunlop:
Tires Dunlop OE (original equipment) (Dunlop OE) — Code guide by car brand:

Detail and note	Car brand	OE code OE
Four-wheel-drive classes (X5, X3, X6) and sedan series, to provide excellent stability and ride quality.	BMW (BMW)	★ (Star)
The internal standard tread code is used instead of a dedicated letter code.	Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Mazda	no complex symbols
There is not enough confirmation for the Dunlop dedicated to the remaining brands — it is advisable to review the official Dunlop official catalog before publishing.	Other brands	⚠️ Incomplete

💡 Note: Some Dunlop bearing the code ★ approved by BMW, which indicates their compliance with the technical specifications approved by the manufacturer for certain models.

⚠️ Important note before publishing: The original source does not contain enough information to precisely distinguish the codes specific to each of the three brands (especially Toyo and Yokohama) — most of their Japanese vehicles lack have "no letter code" at all to begin with, and instead rely on the tread-pattern code itself. If you’d like, I can search online for the official catalogs to fill in the gaps more precisely before you publish it on the website.

12. Other Chinese and economy brands

such as: Farroad, Fantoma, Wideway, VF Retch, Darbek, Roadx, Sonar, Nankang, Arison, GT, Landsail, Enshi, Salon

OE codes for European/luxury vehicles: These brands do not carry OE codes dedicated to the engineering of vehicles like Mercedes, BMW, or Porsche.

Their original equipment is Chinese OE: Some Chinese car manufacturers rely on tires developed in cooperation with tire makers to match their vehicle specifications, and many standard tires suited to everyday use are also available.

💡 Comprehensive summary : OE codes OE simply mean that your car manufacturer agreed with the tire manufacturer to design a tire 100% customized to your car’s weight and safety systems. If your car is a family car or your use is normal everyday driving, don’t worry about looking for the code; "general standard" tires without codes serve the purpose perfectly well, giving you the same approved performance and full safety at a much better price!

· Run-Flat Tire Identification Symbols by Brand

Brand	Symbol	Technology
Bridgestone	RFT	Run-Flat Tire
Firestone	RFT	Run-Flat Tire
Continental	SSR (formerly FR)	Self-Supporting Runflat
Michelin	ZP	Zero Pressure
Goodyear	ROF / RunOnFlat (formerly EMT)	Run-On-Flat
Dunlop	ROF / RunOnFlat (formerly EMT)	Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology
Pirelli	"RUN FLAT" in full, or RFT, or r-f in lowercase letters, or RSC	Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology
Kumho	XRP	Extended Run-flat Performance
Yokohama	ZPS	Zero Pressure System
Hankook	HRS (or the letter B at the end of the model number)	Hankook Runflat System
Toyo	RF	Run Flat
Falken	"RunFlat" in full + a circular icon	No fixed abbreviation