Wheels and tires, Wheel and tire combinations – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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WARNING

If you notice sudden significant vibrations or

unusual handling performance or if you

suspect that damage has occurred to the

vehicle, you should activate the hazard

warning lamps, gently reduce speed and

carefully head for an area that is located at a

safe distance from the road.
Check the tires and the underside of the

vehicle for damage. If the vehicle seems

unsafe, have the vehicle towed away to the

nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer

to be repaired.

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WARNING

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects

the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You

might lose control of the vehicle. Continued

driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed

with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-

up and possibly a fire.

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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz

recommends that you only use tires,

wheels and accessories which have been

approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically

for your vehicle. These tires have been

specially adapted for use with the driving

safety systems, such as ABS or ESP

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.

Only use tires, wheels or accessories

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,

vehicle noise emissions or fuel

consumption, may otherwise be adversely

affected. In addition, when driving with a

load, tire dimension variations could cause

the tires to come into contact with the

bodywork and axle components. This could

result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for

damage resulting from the use of tires,

wheels or accessories other than those

tested and approved.
Further information about wheels, tires and

approved combinations can be obtained

from any authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

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The recommended pressures for various

operating conditions can be found:

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on the Tire and Loading Information

placard with the recommended tire

pressures on the B-pillar on the driver's

side

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in the tire pressure table on the inside of

the fuel filler flap

Observe the notes on recommended tire

pressure under various operating

conditions.
Check tire pressures regularly, and only

when the tires are cold. Comply with the

maintenance recommendations of the tire

manufacturer in the vehicle document

wallet.

Further information on recommended tire

pressures as well as tire pressures for

specific driving situations, see (

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page 332).

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Notes on the vehicle equipment – always

equip the vehicle with:

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tires of the same size on a given axle

(left/right)

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tires of the same type on your vehicle at

a given time (summer tires, winter tires,

all-weather tires, all-terrain tires)

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The following pages contain information

on approved wheels and tire sizes for

equipping your vehicle with winter tires.

Winter tires are not available at the factory

as standard equipment or optional extras.
If you want to equip your vehicle with

approved winter tires, it may be necessary

to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding

size. The size of the approved winter tires

may differ from the standard tires. This is

dependent on the model and the

equipment installed at the factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further

information, can be obtained at a qualified

specialist workshop.

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