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Information on maximum tire load
%
The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
Maximum tire load
1
is the maximum permissi‐
ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the maxi‐
mum permissible load. The maximum permissible
load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Load‐
ing Information placard on the B-pillar on the driv‐
er's side .
Information on maximum tire pressure
%
The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
Maximum permitted tire pressure
be exceeded. Always observe the recommended
tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting the
tire pressure (
page 207).
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Information on tire characteristics
%
The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
This information describes the type of tire cord
and the number of layers in sidewall
under tire tread 2.
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index
& WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐
ing the specified tire load-bearing capa‐
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire
damage and to the tires bursting.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
#
approved for your vehicle model.
Observe the tire load rating and speed
#
rating required for your vehicle.
1
First letter(s)
2
Nominal tire width in millimeters
3
Aspect ratio (in percent)
4
Tire code
5
Rim diameter
1
must never
6
Load-bearing index
7
Load index
8
Speed rating
%
The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
Further information about reading tire data can
be obtained from any qualified specialist work‐
shop.
First letter(s)
"LT": light truck tires in accordance with US
R
manufacturer standards.
"C": tires for commercial usage in accordance
R
with European manufacturer standards.
Wheels and tires 213
1
and
1
1
:
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