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:
Vehicle identification plate
Vehicle identification plate (USA only)
Maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight
Maximum permissible front axle
load
Maximum permissible rear axle
load
Paint code
VIN (vehicle identification
number)
Vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
Maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight
Maximum permissible front axle
load
Maximum permissible rear axle
load
Paint code
VIN (vehicle identification
number)
The maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
is made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle
occupants, the fuel and the load...
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