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:
Tire structure and characteristics: describes
the number of layers or the number of rubbercoated
belts in the tire contact surface and the
tire wall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester
and other materials.
Bar: metric unit for tire pressure...
Notes on refrigerant
Observe the notes on operating fluids.
NOTE Damage due to incorrect refrigerant
If a non-approved refrigerant is used, the climate
control system may be damaged.
USA: use only
R‑134a refrigerant.
Canada: use only
R‑1234yf refrigerant...