Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 202)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are re-
pairable only in the tread area because of
side wall flexing. Consult an authorized tire
dealer for radial tire repairs.
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
65 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 or
damage to the tire beads.
ț If the 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) for sum-
mer tires and 1 /
6
in (4 mm) for winter
tires.
Radial-ply tires
Warning
G
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your Sprinter vehicle will change
the vehicle’s handling characteristics and
may lead to an accident resulting in death,
severe personal injuries and property dam-
age. Always use radial ply tires in sets of 4
(or 6, in case of vehicles with dual rear
wheels).
Never combine them with other types of
tires.
Tire valves (snap-in valves)
Warning
G
Sprinter tire valves are tested and approved
under rough operating conditions.
The installation of additional hub caps or
other wheel simulators could cause damage
to the tire valve and lead to a loss of tire
pressure at the valve stem.
Do not install any of these parts on your
Sprinter vehicle. To help ensure safe and re-
liable operation of your Sprinter vehicle,
only use parts and accessories tested and
approved by the vehicle manufacturer for
your Sprinter vehicle.
! CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the Schrader company
must be used on the vehicles:
ț TR 600 for vehicle model type 2500
ț TR 418 for vehicle model type 3500
Other tire valves could be damaged by
the specified tire pressures.
Important guidelines