Checking tire inflation pressure, Tire inflation pressure, Operation – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

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Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures for

particular tire sizes

Some tire inflation pressure labels may only
show the rim diameter instead of the entire
tire size, e.g.

R 18 or 18".

The rim diameter is part of the tire size as
specified on the tire sidewall (

Y

page 173).

Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures

specific to rim diameter

Potential problems associated with

underinflated and overinflated tires

Underinflated tires

G

Warning!

Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.

Underinflated tires can

R

cause excessive and uneven tire wear

R

adversely affect fuel economy

R

lead to tire failure from being overheated

R

adversely affect handling characteristics

Overinflated tires

G

Warning!

Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.

Overinflated tires can

R

adversely affect handling characteristics

R

cause uneven tire wear

R

be more prone to damage from road
hazards

R

adversely affect ride comfort

R

increase stopping distance

Checking tire inflation pressure

Safety notes

G

Warning!

Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires

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