Information on maximum tire pressure
%
The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
Maximum permitted tire pressure
1
, which is
permitted for the tires must not be exceeded.
Exception: when using the 225/75 R16C
121/120R (122L) tire as a spare wheel on the
rear axle of Super Single vehicles with a distance
limit of 100 km (62 miles) and speed limit of
55 km/h (34 mph).
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
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 rating 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.
#
Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
1
Prefixing letter
2
Nominal tire width in millimeters
3
Aspect ratio (in percent)
4
Tire code
5
Rim diameter
6
Load-bearing index
7
Speed rating
8
Load index
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The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
Further information about reading tire data can
be obtained from any qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Prefixing letter
1
1
:
R
"LT": light truck tires in accordance with US
manufacturer standards.
R
"C": tires for commercial usage in accordance
with European manufacturer standards.
Aspect ratio (in percent)
3
3
:
The size ratio between the tire height and tire
width and is shown in percent (tire height divided
by tire width).
Tire code
4
4
(tire type):
R
"R": radial tire
Rim diameter
5
5
:
The diameter of the bead seat (not the diameter
of the rim flange). The rim diameter is specified in
inches (in).
Load-bearing index
6
6
:
Numerical code which specifies the maximum
load-bearing capacity of a tire ("91" equals, e.g.
1356 lb (615 kg)).
The tire load-bearing capacity must be at least
half the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle.
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