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Load bearing index

Mercedes-Benz C-Class / Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Definition of terms for tires and loading / Load bearing index

The load bearing index (also load index) is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire.

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Total load limit
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Driving on sand
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