Mercedes-benz 2004 E 320 User Manual download pdf (Page 289)

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Operation

Tires and wheels

왔 Tires and wheels

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter for information on tested and recom-

mended rims and tires for summer and

winter operation. They can also offer ad-

vice concerning tire service and purchase.

Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-

mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous

damage cannot always be recognized on

retreads. Mercedes-Benz can therefore

not assure the operating safety of the vehi-

cle when such tires are used.

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter for information on tested and recom-

mended rims and tires for summer and

winter operation.

Important guidelines

앫 Only use sets of tires and rims of the

same type and make.

앫 Tires must be of the correct size for the

rim.

앫 Break in new tires for approximately

60 miles (100 km) at moderate

speeds.

앫 Regularly check the tires and rims for

damage. Dented or bent rims can

cause tire pressure loss and damage to

the tire beads.

앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire

pressure and correct as required.

앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down

too far. Adhesion properties on wet

roads are sharply reduced at tread

depths under

1

⁄

8

in (3 mm).

앫 When replacing individual tires, you

should mount new tires on the front

wheels first (on vehicles with

same-sized wheels all around).

Warning! G

Replace rims or tires with the same designa-

tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the

original part. See your authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-

tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are

mounted:

앫 The wheel brakes or suspension compo-

nents can be damaged

앫 The correct operating clearance of the

wheels and the tires are no longer guar-

anteed

Warning! G

Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the

tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have

sustained damage, replace them.

When replacing rims, use only genuine

Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the

particular rim type. Failure to do so can re-

sult in the bolts loosening and possibly an

accident.

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