Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Never exceed maximum tire pressure 1 speci‐
fied for the tire. Always observe the recommen‐
ded tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting
the tire pressure (
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page 361).
Information on tire characteristics
% The data shown in the image is example
data.
This information describes the type of tire cord
and the number of layers in side wall 1 and
under tire tread 2 .
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index
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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.
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Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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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 %
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.
372 Wheels and tires