Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Load index - Tire labeling - Wheels and tires - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Load index

In addition to the load bearing index, load index 1 may be imprinted after the Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.

In addition to the load bearing index, load index 1 may be imprinted after the letters that identify speed index 6 () on the sidewall of the tire.

  • If no specification is given: no text (as in the example above), represents a standard load (SL) tire
  • XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced tire
  • Light load: represents a light load tire
  • C, D, E: represents a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure
    Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating
    Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in % Tire code im diameter Load bearing index Speed rating Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. General: de ...

    DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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