2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 574
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Operation Tires and wheels The first two figures identify the week, starting with "01" to represent the first full week of the calendar year. The second two figures represent the year. For example, "3202" represents the 32nd week of 2002. Maximum tire load Maximum tire inflation pressure Warning! G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or total load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver's door B-pillar ( page 553). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. For more information on tire load rating ( page 569). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( page 555). 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. 1 Maximum tire load rating This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 558) for proper tire inflation. i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support. 573