Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Tire labeling
- Tire labeling overview
- Tire size designation, load-bearingcapacity and speed index
- Load index
- DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
- Tire characteristics
Temperature
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separ ...
Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation)
and the manufacturer's name:
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT, Tire Identification Number
3 ...
See also:
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wea ...
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section.
If the vehicle has a traction sys ...
Checking the tire pressures
WARNING
All tire pressures, including the spare, should be checked regularly using an
accurate pressure gauge, when the tires are cold. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressures could ...






