Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire load rating
G Warning!
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR of your vehicle.
Otherwise, tire failure may be the result
which may cause an accident and/or
serious injury to you or others.
maximum load associated with the load index
is indicated in kilograms and lbs.
For additional information on tire load rating,
Index
Speed rating
S
up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
above 186 mph (300 km/h)
above 149 mph (240 km/h)
see “Load identification” (Y page 264).
T
Tire speed rating
G Warning!
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the
maximum speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire
failure, causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or
serious personal injury and possible death,
for you and for others.
H
V
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part.
W
Y
G Warning!
ZR...Y
ZR...(..Y)
ZR
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
RAt the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
with a speed capability above 149 mph
(240
designation (for example: 245/40 ZR18).
To determine the maximum speed
capability of the tire, the service
description for the tire must be referred to.
The service description is comprised of tire
Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions.
km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
Tire load rating 5 is a numerical code
associated with the maximum load a tire can maximum speed for the tire.
support.
For example, a load rating of 91 corresponds
to a maximum load of 1356 lb (615 kg) the
tire is designed to support. See also
Tire speed rating 6 indicates the approved
Summer tires
Index
Speed rating
load rating 5 and tire speed rating 6.
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size
designation and no service description is
given, the tire manufacturer must be
Q
R
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
“Maximum tire load” (Y page 266) where the
Z
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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