Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 282)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
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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. Important guidelines
ț Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.
ț Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.
ț Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.
ț Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire inflation pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads.
ț If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as
required.
ț 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).
ț When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
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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:
ț The wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged.
ț The operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct.
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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.
Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on re-
treads. The operating safety of the vehicle
cannot be assured when such tires are used.