Tire labeling
Overview
:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
(Ypage 367)
;DOT, Tire Identification Number
(Ypage 366)
=Maximum tire load (Ypage 366)
?Manufacturer
AMaximum tire pressure (Ypage 355)
BTire material (Ypage 367)
CTire size designation, load-bearing capacity
and speed rating (Ypage 364)
DLoad index (Ypage 366)
ETire name
The markings described above are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation) and
the manufacturer's name.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate
from the data in the example.
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
:Tire width
;Nominal aspect ratio in %
=Tire code
?Rim diameter
ALoad bearing index
BSpeed rating
General: depending on the manufacturer's
standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may
not contain any letters or may contain one letter
that precedes the size description.
If there is no letter preceding the size descrip-
tion (as shown above): these are passenger
vehicle tires according to European manufac-
turing standards.
If "P" precedes the size description: these are
passenger vehicle tires according to U.S. man-
ufacturing standards.
If "LT" precedes the size description: these are
light truck tires according to U.S. manufacturing
standards.
If "T" precedes the size description: compact
emergency wheels with high tire pressure that
are only designed for temporary use in an emer-
gency.
Tire width: tire width:shows the nominal tire
width in millimeters.
Height-width ratio: aspect ratio;is the size
ratio between the tire height and tire width and
is shown in percent. The aspect ratio is calcula-
ted by dividing the tire width by the tire height.
Tire code: tire code=specifies the tire type.
"R" represents radial tires; "D" represents diag-
onal tires
; "B" represents diagonal radial tires.
Optionally, tires with a maximum permissible
speed of over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have
364All about wheels an d tires
Wheels and tires
Speed rating
The speed rating is part of the tire identification.It specifies the speed range for which the tire is
approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare wheel,
accessories installed, occupants, luggage and
the drawbar noseweight, if applicable. The gross
vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehi-
cle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehi- cle identification plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the
vehicle including all accessories, occupants,
fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight, if
applicable). The gross vehicle weight rating is
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of:
Rthe curb weight of the vehicle
Rthe weight of the accessories
Rthe load limit
Rthe weight of the factory installed optional
equipment
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa corre-
sponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure is
bar. 100 kilopascals (kPa) are the equivalent of
1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall of
the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capacity
more precisely.
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant. It also includes the air-conditioning sys-
tem and optional equipment if these are instal-
led in the vehicle, but does not include passen-
gers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum permis-
sible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a tire is
approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated by
dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by
two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire width
in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an out-
ward force to each square inch of the tire's sur-
face. The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tires
out of direct sunlight for at least three hours
and
Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than
1 mile (1.6 km)
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact with
the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely
on the wheel. There are several steel wires in the
bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from
the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
368All about wheels and tires
Wheels and tires
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Mercedes-AMG
GLC 43 4MATIC
Vehicle length183.5 in (4661 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height64.1 in (1627 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLC 63 4MATIC+
Vehicle length184.2 in (4679 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height63.8 in (1620 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLC 63 S 4MATIC+
Vehicle length184.3 in (4682 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height64.0 in (1625 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
All other models
Vehicle length183.3 in (4656 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height65.5 in (1664 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius38.7 ft (11.80m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Maximum water depth
!
The water depth must not exceed the speci-
fied value. Note that the permissible water
depth is less in flowing water.
Maximum water depth :when the vehicle is
ready to drive can be found in the following
table.
When the vehicle is loaded and ready to drive, it
has a full tank, all fluids have been refilled and
the driver is in the vehicle.
Further information about driving on flooded
roads (
Ypage 165).
Vehicle data for off-road driving383
Technical data
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