Mercedes-benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 394)

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the

specified load limit. The maximum

permissible load can be found on the

vehicle's Tire and Loading Information

placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side

(Y page 383).

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The actual values for tires are vehicle-

specific and may deviate from the values in

the illustration.

DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every tire

manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN

in or on the sidewall of every tire produced.

The TIN is a unique identification number. The

TIN enables the tire manufacturers or

retreaders to inform purchasers of recalls and

other safety-relevant matters. It makes it

possible for the purchaser to easily identify

the affected tires.

The TIN is made up of manufacturer

identification code ;, tire size =, tire type

code ? and manufacturing date A.

DOT (Department of Transportation): tire

symbol : indicates that the tire complies

with the requirements of the U.S. Department

of Transportation.

Manufacturer identification code:

manufacturer identification code ; provides

details on the tire manufacturer. New tires

have a code with two symbols. Retreaded

tires have a code with four symbols.

For further information about retreaded tires,

see (Y page 372).

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.

Date of manufacture: date of manufacture

A provides information about the age of a

tire. The first and second positions represent

the week of manufacture, starting with "01"

for the first calendar week. Positions three

and four represent the year of manufacture.

For example, a tire that is marked with

"3208", was manufactured in week 32 in

2008.

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Tire data is vehicle-specific and may

deviate from the data in the example.

Tire characteristics

This information describes the type of tire

cord and the number of layers in

sidewall : and under tire tread ;.

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Tire data is vehicle-specific and may

deviate from the data in the example.

Definition of terms for tires and loading

Tire ply composition and material used

Describes the number of plies or the number

of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire

tread and sidewall. These are made of steel,

nylon, polyester and other materials.

Bar

Metric unit for tire pressure.

14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) and

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