Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the
same designation, manufacturer
and type as shown on the original
part. See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer for further
information.
Warning!
Do not mix different tire con
struction types (i.e. radial,
bias, and bias-belted) on your
car because handling may be
adversely affected and may
result in loss of control.
See your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer for information on
tested and recommended rims
and tires for summer and winter
operation. They can also offer
more advice concerning tire
service and purchase.
Tire Replacement
Front tires should be replaced in
sets. Furthermore - in the event of
tire replacement - the spare
wheel, if possible, should be used
on the rear axle.
Rims and tires must be of the
same size. For dimensions see
’’Technical Data” .
We recommend that you break in
new tires for approx. 60 miles
(100 km) at moderate speed. It is
imperative that the wheel mount
ing bolts be retightened after
approximately 60 - 300 miles
(100 - 500 km).
On new vehicles retightening is
carried out during the 1st inspec
tion. Retightening is also neces
sary whenever wheels are fitted,
e.g. when the spare wheel is used
for the first time or when a set of
wheels with M + S tires are
installed.
Tightening torque:
80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
For rim and tire specifications,
refer to ’’Technical Data” .
Warning!
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, use only
genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts (identified by Mercedes
star) specified for the particu
lar rim type. Failure to do so
can result in the bolts loosen
ing and possibly an accident.
Rotating Wheels
The wheels can be rotated ac
cording to the degree of tire wear
while retaining the same direction
of travel.
Rotating, however, should be
carried out at a mileage of 3000 -
6000 miles (5000 - 10 000 km),
before the characteristic tire wear
pattern (shoulder wear on front
wheels and tread center wear on
rear wheels) becomes visible, as
otherwise the driving properties
deteriorate.
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