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Operation

Tires and wheels

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

for information on tested and

recommended rims and tires for summer

and winter operation. They can also offer

advice 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. The operating safety of the

vehicle cannot be assured when such tires

are used.

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 inflation pressure loss and

damage to the tire beads.

앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire

inflation 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 an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-

tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are

mounted:

앫 The wheel brakes or suspension

components can be damaged.

앫 The operating clearance of the wheels

and the tires may no longer be correct.

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, only use genuine

Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the

particular rim type. Failure to do so can

result in the bolts loosening and possibly an

accident.

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