Wheels and tires, Tire labeling – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR
as specified on the vehicle 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:

R

the curb weight of the vehicle

R

the weight of the accessories

R

the load limit

R

the weight of the factory installed optional
equipment

Kilopascal (kPa)

Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa
corresponds 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 system and optional equipment
if these are installed in the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.

Maximum load rating

The maximum tire load is the maximum
permissible 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
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. 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:

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if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and

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if 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.

Tire labeling

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