⇒ Fig. 240Tyre lettering
(exampleyf
Meaning
EC regulations are denoted with e. This is followed by the
number of the type approval certificate.
⑰RADIAL TUBELESSTubeless radial tyres.
⑱P 195 / 65 R 15 XL
Size designation:
PIdentification for passenger vehicle.
195Tyre width from wall to wall in mm.
65Height/width ratio in yb .
RTyre construction: radial.
15Rim diameter in inches.
XLHeavy-duty tyres (extra load tyresyf .
⑲MAX LOAD 615 KG
(1235 LBSyfUS load data for the maximum load per wheel.
⑳
SIDEWALL 1 PLY
RAYON
Data on the tyre carcass components:
1 ply of rayon (artificial silkyf .
TREAD 4 PLIESData on the tread surface components:
1 RAYON + 2 STEEL +
1 NYLON
In the example there are 4 plies under the tread surface:
1 ply of rayon (artificial silkyf V W H H O E H O W S O L H V D Q G Q \ O R Q
ply.
The tyre lettering is located on both sides. Certain labels may only be found on one side of the tyre,
e.g. tyre identification number and manufacturing date.
Any further numbers and letters are internal codes used by the tyre manufacturer or
country-specific denotations.
Low-profile tyres
Low-profile tyres have a wider tread surface, larger rim diameter and lower side walls than
conventional wheel/tyre combinations ⇒. Low-profile tyres can improve the vehicle's handling
and precision. They may however result in a less comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces and
tracks.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread. The
direction of rotation must be observed in all cases. This guarantees the best possible running
characteristics.
If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite direction to the tread pattern, you must take more care
when driving as the tyre is now no longer being used according to its designation. The tyres must
be replaced as quickly as possible or be fitted with the tread in the correct direction.
Asymmetrical tyres
Asymmetrical tyres take into account the differing behaviour of the inner and outer areas of the
tread pattern. The sidewalls of asymmetrical tyres are marked to indicate "inside" or "outside".
Maintain the correct tyre positioning on the wheel rim.
Tyre load
The load capacity index indicates how many kilograms can be loaded onto an individual tyre (tyre
loadyf .
Examples:
78425 kg81462 kg83487
kg85515kg87545kg88560kg91615kg92630kg93650kg95690kg97730kg99775kg100800kg101825kg102850kg103875kg104900kg
Speed index
The speed index indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven when particular
wheels are fitted.
Pmax. 150km/h (93mphyf 4 P D [ N P K P S K \fRmax. 170km/h (106mphyf 6 P D [ N P K
(112mphyf 7 P D [ N P K P S K \fUmax. 200km/h (125mphyf + P D [ N P K P S K \f
Vmax. 240km/h (149mphyf : P D [ N P K P S K \fYmax. 300km/h (186mphyf = R Y H U N P K
(149mphyf
Some tyre manufacturers use the code ZR for tyres with a highest permitted speed of over 240km/h
(149mphyf .
The TIN is the tyre serial number.ayf
Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine
code is CPTA ⇒ Fig. 253.
Optional extras, PR numbers.
Type plate
The type plate ⇒ Fig. 253 can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Permit
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer ⇒ Trailer towingyf
Gross axle weight rating, front
Gross axle weight rating, rear
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 254 (arrowyf 7 K H Y L H Z H U L V O R F D W H G L Q W K H O R Z H U F R U Q H U R I W K H Z L Q G V F U H H Q 7 K H
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet ⇒ In the
engine compartment to gain access to the vehicle identification number.
Dimensions
Fig. 255 Dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted,
for different equipment packages, for retrofitted accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also
vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 255:Value
ⒶWidth (from one exterior mirror to the otheryf2,099 mm
Ⓑ
Width1,859 mm
Width with widened wheel housing1,863 mm
Ⓒ
Front track1,589 mm
Rear track1,580 mm
ⒹHeight to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight1,632 mm
ⒺMaximum height at kerb weight-
ⒻHeight with open bonnet and kerb weight1,868 mm
ⒼHeight with open boot lid and kerb weight2,043 mm
ⒽGround clearance when ready to drive between the
axles201 mm
ⒾWheelbase2,677 mm
Ⓙ
Length with standard front (from bumper to bumperyf4,486 mm
Length with off-road front (from bumper to bumperyf-
ⓀLength with standard front and fitted towing bracket
(when factory-fittedyf-
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