Operation
Tires and wheels
Rim
Tire ply composition and material used
Treadwear indicators
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac-
turers also must indicate the ply materials
in the tire and sidewall, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Narrow bands, sometimes called
“wear bars” that show across the tread of
1
a tire when only /16 in (1.6 mm) of tread
remains.
Sidewall
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
Maximum permissible weight on trailer
tongue.
Tire speed rating
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is approved.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts
by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers
in recall situations or other safety matters
concerning tires and gives purchases the
means to easily identify such tires. The TIN
is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”
and “Date of manufacture”.
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The
ratings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the road
via the tires. The amount of grip provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
Tire load rating
Vehicle capacity weight
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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