The MS plus 66 in detail

High level of aquaplaning safety –
even in winter
Today, winter weather brings more slush and rain than compacted snow and black ice. The MS Plus 66 is perfect for these conditions. The new 3D aqua-groove technology enables increased volumes of water to be collected in the tread and effectively prevents water building up in front of the tyre. The result: A high level of aquaplaning safety.

Outstanding traction and cornering control on snow-covered roads
In comparison with its predecessor, the MS Plus 55, the MS Plus 66 offers an improved grip on snowy roads and increased cornering forces in the snow. To this end, the gripping edges in the ground contact patch have been extended by 12 percent.

Long tyre life
The MS plus 66 remains flexible for its entire service life. This is rendered possible by new, non-migratory plasticizers, which are retained in the rubber compound even at low temperatures.

MS plus 66 size range

Width, height, type and wheel rim, as can be found on a tyres sidewall inscription. 195 = Width of the tyre in millimeters. 45 = Tyre wall height/tread width ratio in percent. R = Radial design of the tyre carcass. 14 = Rim diameter in inches Size

Maximum permitted axle load Load index

Maximum permitted speed: B = 50 km/h C = 60 km/h D = 65 km/h E = 70 km/h F = 80 km/h G = 90 km/h J = 100 km/h K = 110 km/h L = 120 km/h M = 130 km/h N = 140 km/h P = 150 km/h Q = 160 km/h R = 170 km/h S = 180 km/h T = 190 km/h U = 200 km/h H = 210 km/h V = >210 km/h VR = 240 km/h ZR = >240 km/h W = 270 km/h Y = 300 km/h Speed index

XL = Extra Load C = Commercial ¹ = in preparation # = to be discontinued FR = Flange rib RF = Reinforced Details

MS plus 66 test results

Size 225/45 R 17 H	"Sufficient" ADAC motorwelt Issue 10/2010	"Best tyre on wet roads"
Size 205/55 R 16 H	"Recommended" ADAC Winter tyre test 2009
Size 195/65 R 15 T	"Recommended" ADAC Winter tyre test 2008
Size 195/65 R 15 T	"Recommended" ADAC motorwelt Issue 10/2008	"Good in wet conditions"
Size 215/55 R 16 H	"Testwinner" Italian car magazine "auto" Issue 01/2009	"Very good allround performance, especially on snow and wet" "Very high lateral grip on snow" "Very good handling on wet and dry road" "Very good in braking"
Size 195/65 R 15 T	"Satisfactory" ACE Lenkrad Issue 10/2008	"Good on wet surfaces and snow" "Satisfactory on dry surfaces, ice and environmental characteristics"