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338 Wheels and tires
Information on tire characteristics
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
This information describes the type of tire cord
and the number of layers in side wall
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 dam-
age 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
and
1
First letter(s)
2
Nominal tire width in millimeters
3
Aspect ratio in %
4
Tire code
5
Rim diameter
6
Load-bearing index
7
Speed rating
8
Load index
%
The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Information about reading tire data can be
obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
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