Tire labeling
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have been especially developed for driving RLight load: represents a light load tire
on snow.
RC, D, E: represents a load range that
depends on the maximum load that the tire
can carry at a certain pressure
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130
mph (210 km/h).
The speed index of tires installed at the
factory may be higher than the maximum
speed that the electronic speed limiter
permits.
Make sure that your tires have the required
speed index as specified in the "Tires" section
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every new
tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint
a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
(
buying new tires.
Y page 357) for your vehicle, e.g. when
More information on reading the tire data can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Load index
The TIN is a unique identification number. The
TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform
purchasers of recalls and other safety-
relevant matters. It makes it possible for the
purchaser to easily identify the affected tires.
The TIN is made up of manufacturer
identification code;, tire size=, tire type
code? and date of manufactureA.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol: marks that the tire complies with
the requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index: may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed indexB (Y page 351) on
the sidewall of the tire.
Manufacturer identification code:
RIf no specification is given: no text (as in the manufacturer identification code;
provides
details on the tire manufacturer. New tires
have a code with two symbols. Retreaded
tires have a code with four symbols.
example above), represents a standard
load (SL) tire
RXL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced
tire
Further information about retreaded tires
(
Y page 334).
Tire size: identifier= describes the tire size.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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