Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tire labeling / Overview of tire labeling
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
DOT (Department of
Transportation), (TIN)
Tire Identification Number
Maximum tire load
Maximum tire pressure
Manufacturer
Characteristics of the tire
Tire size designation,
load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index
Tire name
The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
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...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage or
heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, particularly
in the event of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident...
WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in emergency mode the handling
characteristics are impaired.
Do not exceed the
specified maximum
speed of the MOExtended tires.
Avoid any abrupt steering
and driving
maneuvers as well as driving over
obstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road)...