Rims and tires, Notes, Section – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 252: All wheel/tire combinations, Technical data

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Main dimensions G 55 AMG

Overall vehicle
width

19

79.7 in (2

025 mm)

Overall vehicle

height

77.4 in (1

1965 mm)

Wheelbase

112.2 in (2

850 mm)

Track, front

59.1 in (1

501 mm)

Track, rear

59.1 in (1

501 mm)

Ground

clearance, front

7.9 in (200 mm)

Ground

clearance, rear

7.9 in (200 mm)

Turning circle

43.6 ft (13.3 m)

Weights and ratings G 55 AMG

Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating
(GVWR)

20

6

615 lb (3

000 kg)

Gross Axle

Weight Rating
(GAWR), front

21

3

263 lb (1

480 kg)

Gross Axle

Weight Rating
(GAWR), rear

21

3

965 lb (1

800 kg)

Rims and tires

Notes

!

Only use tires which have been tested and

approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems

on your vehicle such as the ABS or the
ESP

®

. Tires specially developed for your

vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:

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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
equipment tires
May not apply to all approved tires. For
information on tested and approved
tires, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.

Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

!

Using tires other than those approved by

Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental
effects, such as

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poor handling characteristics

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increased noise

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increased fuel consumption

Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different tire
deformation characteristics that could
cause them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the
tires or the vehicle may be the result.

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Further information on tires and rims is

available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended
tire inflation pressures is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may
have supplemental tire inflation pressure
information for driving at high speeds or for
vehicle loads less than the maximum
loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found on
the placard located on the inside of the fuel

19

Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.

20

The GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight

of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers, cargo, and if applicable, trailer

tongue load. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

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The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.

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Technical data

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