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The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
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the tire
Rear wheels wear more in the center of the
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tire
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, interchange the wheels according
to the intervals in the tire manufacturer's war‐
ranty book in your vehicle documents. If this is
not available, interchange the tires every
3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to 10,000 km),
depending on the wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
It is imperative to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Wheel change" when doing so.
Notes on storing wheels
After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
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dry and preferably dark place.
Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
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or fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐
cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Necessary tire-changing tools may include, for
example:
Jack
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Chock
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Wheel wrench
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Centering pin
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The tire-change tool kit is in tool bag
the cargo compartment floor.
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Tool bag
Tool bag
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contains:
Jack
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Gloves
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under
Wheel wrench
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Centering pin
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Folding wheel chock
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Ratchet for jack
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Wheels and tires 307
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