Tire Labeling - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

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Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle's rims.
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all around.
If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the
same dimension all around, tires can be
rotated, observing a front-to-rear rotation
pattern that will maintain the intended
rotation (spinning) direction of the tire
( Y page 241).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle is
equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire
dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation is not
possible.
If applicable to your vehicle's tire
configuration, tires can be rotated according
to the tire manufacturer's recommended
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should be
rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles (5 000 to
10 000 km), or sooner if necessary, according
to the degree of tire wear. The same rotation
(spinning) direction must be maintained.
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear
on front tires and tread center wear on rear
tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels
and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the
wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for
and ensure proper tire inflation pressure.
For information on wheel change, see "Flat
tire" ( Y page 323).

Tire labeling

Besides tire name (sales designation) and
manufacturer name, a number of markings
can be found on a tire.
Tires and wheels
Following are some explanations for the
markings on your vehicle's tires:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
:
( Y page 243)
DOT, Tire Identification Number
;
( Y page 248)
Maximum tire load (
=
Maximum tire inflation pressure
?
( Y page 237)
Manufacturer
A
Tire ply material (
B
Tire size designation, load and speed
C
rating ( Y page 246)
Load identification (
D
Tire name
E
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
For more information, see "Rims and tires"
( Y page 353).
Y page 241)
Y page 249)
Y page 248)
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