Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name:
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT, Tire Identification Number
3 Maximum tire load
4 Maximum tire pressure
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire material
7 Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed index
8 Load index
9 Tire name
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
Important safety notes
While the vehicle is in motion, the tire
pressure loss warning system monitors the
set tire pressure using the rotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pre ...
Load index
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index 1 may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed r ...
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Only possible on vehicles without
4MATIC.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions
The ignition must be switched off if you ...