freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Tires and wheels
184
Operation
Refer also to "Maximum tire load"
(
e page 186) where the maximum load as-
sociated with the load index is indicated in
kg and lbs.
i Tire load rating 6 and tire speed rating 7
are also referred to as the "service description".
Tire speed rating
Tire speed rating 7 indicates the ap-
proved maximum speed for the tire.
The commercial vehicle tires based on Eu-
ropean standards may have an additional
index in the parentheses. In such cases,
the index preceding the parentheses is val-
id for European countries and the paren-
thesized for the USA and Canada.
i Always observe the speed rating of the win-
ter tires installed on your Sprinter. If the maxi-
mum speed for which your tires are rated is
below the speed rating of your Sprinter, you
must place a notice to this effect where it will be
seen by the driver.
Such notices are available at your tire dealer or
any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
i Tire load rating 5 and tire speed rating 6
are also referred to as "service description".
U.S. tire regulations require each new tire
manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a
TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire pro-
duced.
G Warning
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Otherwise,
tire failure may result, which could cause an
accident and/or serious injury to you or oth-
ers.
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as shown
on the original part.
G Warning
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the label
located on the driver's door B-pillar. Over-
loading the tires can overheat them, possibly
causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can
also result in handling or steering problems,
or brake failure.
G Warning
Even if permitted by law, never operate a ve-
hicle 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 injury and
possible death, for you and for others.
Index Speed rating
F up to 50 mph (80 km/h)
G up to 56 mph (90 km/h)
J up to 62 mph (100 km/h)
K up to 68 mph (110 km/h)
L up to 74 mph (120 km/h)
M up to 80 mph (130 km/h)
N up to 87 mph (140 km/h)
P up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English