Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Load index - Tire labeling - Wheels and tires - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Load index

Tire data is vehicle-specific and may

deviate from the data in the example. Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.

In addition to the load bearing index, load index 1 may be imprinted after the letters that identify speed index 6 on the sidewall of the tire.

If no specification is given: no text (as in the example above), represents a standard load (SL) tire
XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced tire
Light load: represents a light load tire
C, D, E: represents a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure

    Tire size designation, load-bearingcapacity and speed index
    1 Tire width 2 Nominal aspect ratio in % 3 Tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Load bearing index 6 Tire speed rating Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. Ge ...

    DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identification number. The ...

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