Changing A Wheel; Tin (Tire Identification Number); Load Bearing Index; Treadwear Indicators - Mercedes-Benz GLA Operator's Manual

Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
if the vehicle has been parked without
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direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
if the vehicle has not been driven further
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than 1 mile (1.6 km)
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
part and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the accesso-
ries.

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TIN (Tire Identification Number)

This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.

Load bearing index

The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.

Treadwear indicators

Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is
level with the bars, the wear limit of á in
(1.6 mm) has been reached.

Occupant distribution

The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the num-
ber of seats in the vehicle.
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Flat tire
You can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Flat tire" section
( page 306). Information on driving with
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MOExtended tires in the event of a flat tire can
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