Winter Operation; Tire Pressure - Mercedes-Benz G 550 2015 Operator's Manual

Tire pressure

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Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
Only mount tires and wheels of the same
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type and make.
Only mount approved tires of the correct
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size onto the wheels.
Tires are supplied with a protective layer
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from the factory. Break in new tires at mod-
erate speeds for the first 60 miles
(100 km). They only reach their full per-
formance after this distance.
Do not drive with tires which have too little
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tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
Replace the tires after six years at the lat-
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est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the spare wheel.

Winter operation

You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
the tires may burst, especially as the load
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and vehicle speed increase.
the tires may wear excessively and/or
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unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
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ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires includ-
ing the spare wheel:
monthly, at least
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if the load changes
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before beginning a long journey
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under different operating conditions, e.g.
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off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The specifications on the sample Tire and
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Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure tables are examples. Tire pressure
specifications are vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data shown here. The tire
pressure specifications that are valid for
your vehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure table on the vehicle.
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Operation with a trailer: the applicable
value for the rear tires is the maximum tire
pressure value stated in the table inside the
fuel filler flap.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire and Loading Information placard
Recommended tire pressures
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