2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 170
2009 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 168 Version: 2.11.7.1 168 Tires and wheels to the tire manufacturer's recommended intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio. If none is available, tires should be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles (5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if necessary, according to the degree of tire wear. The same rotation (spinning) direction must be maintained. Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires). Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on wheel change, see "Flat tire" (Y page 232). = Maximum tire load (Y page 164) ? Maximum tire inflation pressure (Y page 160) A Manufacturer B Tire ply material (Y page 172) C Tire size designation, load and speed rating (Y page 168) D Load identification (Y page 171) E Tire name Operation i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. For more information, see "Rims and tires" (Y page 250). Tire size designation, load and speed rating Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle's tires: : Tire width ; Aspect ratio in % = Radial tire code ? Rim diameter A Tire load rating B Tire speed rating : Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (Y page 166) ; DOT, Tire Identification Number (Y page 171) i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation.