Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Tire labeling
Overview
:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
(
Y
page 342)
;
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(
Y
page 341)
=
Maximum tire load (
Y
page 340)
?
Maximum tire pressure (
Y
page 328)
A
Manufacturer
B
Tire material (
Y
page 341)
C
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed index (
Y
page 338)
D
Load index (
Y
page 340)
E
Tire name
The markings described above are on the tire
in addition to the tire name (sales
designation) and the manufacturer's name.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing
capacity and the approved maximum speed
could lead to tire damage or the tire bursting.
There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
:
Tire width
;
Nominal aspect ratio in %
=
Tire code
?
Rim diameter
A
Load bearing index
B
Speed rating
General: depending on the manufacturer's
standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall
may not contain any letters or may contain
one letter that precedes the size description.
If there is no letter preceding the size
description (as shown above): these are
passenger vehicle tires according to
European manufacturing standards.
If "P" precedes the size description: these are
passenger vehicle tires according to U.S.
manufacturing standards.
If "LT" precedes the size description: these
are light truck tires according to U.S.
manufacturing standards.
If "T" precedes the size description: these are
compact emergency spare wheels at high tire
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