Load Index - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

Load index

In addition to the load bearing index, load
index : may be imprinted after the letters
that identify the speed index B on the
sidewall of the tire ( Y
If no specification is given: no text (as in the
R
example above), represents a standard
load (SL) tire
XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced
R
tire
Light Load: represents a light load tire
R
C, D, E: represents a load range that
R
depends on the maximum load that the tire
can carry at a certain pressure
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Maximum load rating
Maximum tire load : is the maximum
permissible weight for which the tire is
approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit. The maximum
page 411).
All about wheels and tires
permissible load can be found on the
vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
( Y page 405).
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every tire
manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN
in or on the sidewall of every tire produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. The
TIN enables the tire manufacturers or
retreaders 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 manufacturing date A.
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol : indicates that the tire complies
with the requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code:
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.
For further information about retreaded tires,
see ( Y page 421).
Tire size: identifier = describes the tire size.
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