Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 353)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
For additional information on tire load
rating, see “Load identification”
(
୴ page 354).
Tire speed rating
The tire speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 350)
indicates the approved maximum speed
for the tire.
Warning!
G
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR ( ୴ page 360) of your vehi-
cle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result
which may cause an accident and/or seri-
ous injury to you or others.
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part.
Warning!
G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the plac-
ard located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Overloading the tires can overheat them,
possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the
tires can also result in handling or steering
problems, or brake failure.
i Tire load rating 5 ( ୴ page 350) and Tire
speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 350) are also referred
to as “service description”.
Warning!
G
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the
maximum speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire
failure, causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or se-
rious injury and possible death, for you and
for others.
i Tire load rating 5 ( ୴ page 350) and Tire
speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 350) are also referred
to as “service description”.