Definitions for tires and loading
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PSI (pounds per square inch)
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the unladen weight and the weight
of the accessories.
Standard unit of measurement for tire
pressure.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Aspect ratio
A unique identification number which can be
used by a tire manufacturer to identify tires,
for example for a product recall, and thus
identify the purchasers. The TIN is made up
of the manufacturer's identity code, tire size,
tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
Pressure inside the tire applying an outward
force to every square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold. For this,
the vehicle must have been stationary for at
least three hours or not have traveled more
than 1.6 km (1 mile) in this time.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Tire tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Wear indicator
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
Tire bead
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 1/16
in
The tire bead contains steel wire which is
bound by steel cords that hold the tire on the
wheel rim.
(1.6
mm) has been reached.
Distribution of the vehicle occupants
Sidewall
Distribution of vehicle occupants over
designated seat positions in a vehicle.
The part of the tire between the tread and the
tire bead.
Maximum permissible payload
weight
Weight of optional extras
Nominal load and luggage load plus
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
part and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
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kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle.
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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