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Tire ply composition and material used

Mercedes-Benz C-Class / Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Definition of terms for tires and loading / Tire ply composition and material used

Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and other materials.

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