Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Tire labeling / DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tire labeling / DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on the side wall of each tire produced.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

The data shown in the image is example data.

The TIN is a unique identification number to identify tires and comprises the following:

DOT (Department of Transportation): tire symbol marks indicating that the tire complies with the requirements of the US Department of Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code: manufacturer identification code contains details of the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols. Further information on retreaded tires.
Tire size: identifier describes the tire size.
Tire type code: tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
Manufacturing date: manufacturing date provides information about the age of a tire. The 1st and 2nd positions represent the calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208" represents the 32nd week of 2008).

Tire Quality Grading

In accordance with the US Department of Transportation's "Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards", tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three performance factors: Tread wear grade Traction grade Temperature grade The data shown in the illustration is example data...

Information on the maximum tire load

The data shown in the image is example data. Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible weight for which the tire is approved. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Using the TIREFIT kit

Requirements: Tire sealant bottle and tire inflation compressor. TIREFIT sticker Gloves (depending on the vehicle equipment) You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perforation damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire contact surface...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Driving on sand

When driving on sand, also observe the following instructions: Select the drive program. Select a higher vehicle level. Shift to a lower gear. Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in. Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible...

Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle .