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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

Mercedes-Benz S-Class / Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Definition of terms for tires and loading / Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U.S.

government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.

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Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name: Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard () DOT, Tire Identification Num ...

Traction
WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characterist ...

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (third rowof seats)
Important safety notes WARNING To help avoid personal injury, the second-row seat backrests must be properly locked either in the upright position or, when using the expanded cargo vo ...