Tyres And Wheels - Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual

Tyres and wheels

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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends you only use tyres which have been spe-
cially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz. These tyres are specially suited to your
vehicle's control systems, such as ABS or ESP.
Mercedes-Benz can accept no responsibility for
damage resulting from using tyres other than
those approved for your vehicle. Information
about tyres may be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If you use tyres other than those which have
been tested and recommended for Mercedes-
Benz, characteristics such as handling, noise
levels and fuel consumption may be adversely
affected. Moreover, dimensional variations and
different tyre deformation characteristics when
running under load could cause the tyre to make
contact with the bodywork or axle components.
The consequence could be damage to the tyre or
to the vehicle.
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Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as
previous damage cannot always be detected on
retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee driving safety.
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Risk of accident
Only use wheels of the dimensions stated in
the vehicle registration documents. If other
wheel sizes are used:
the wheel brakes or chassis compo-
nents could be damaged
wheel and tyre clearances can be no
longer guaranteed
Modification work on the brake system
and wheels is not permitted, nor is the use
of spacer plates or brake dust shields. Any
such modifications invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit.
Operation
Tyres and wheels
Points to bear in mind
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same
type and make.
Only fit tyres of the correct size to the
wheels.
Run in new tyres at moderate speeds
for the first 100 km.
Check the tyres and wheels for damage
regularly, at least every 14 days. Dam-
aged rims could cause a loss of tyre
pressure and damage to the wheels.
Check the tyre pressures regularly and
correct them if necessary – see Fuel
filler cap ( page 241).
Do not continue to use tyres with se-
verely worn treads. Tyre grip decreases
rapidly on wet roads below a tread
depth of 3 mm.
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