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Only use tires and wheels of the same type
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(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
and the same make.
Only mount wheels of the same size on one
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axle (left and right).
It is only permissible to mount a different
wheel size in the event of a flat tire in order to
drive to the specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
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tem: all mounted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tire pressure
monitoring system.
At temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win-
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ter tires or all-season tires marked M+S for all
wheels.
Winter tires bearing the i snowflake sym-
bol in addition to the M+S marking provide the
best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
For M+S tires, only use tires with the same
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tread.
Observe the maximum permissible speed for
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the M+S tire used.
If the tire's maximum speed is below that of
the vehicle, this must be indicated by an
appropriate label in the driver's field of vision.
Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the
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first 60 miles (100 km).
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
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regardless of wear.
When changing to tires that do not feature
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run-flat characteristics: Vehicles with
MOExtended tires are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit after changing to tires that
do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g.
winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
Notes on tire pressure (
page 331)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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(
page 336)
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Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
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speed rating and load index (
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Tire pressure table (
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
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(
page 358)
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& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
non-approved tire types
If you use tire types that have not been adap-
ted to changes made to the factory speed
limit, this can have the following consequen-
ces:
The tires are not suitable for high speeds
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and the corresponding driving dynamics.
The tires wear unevenly and affect the
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roadworthiness of the vehicle.
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ABS, ESP
and cruise control operation
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are restricted.
This can jeopardize road safety.
Only use tire types that have been
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approved for the maximum permissible
speed set and the vehicle.
page 344)
Wheels and tires 351
page 333)
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