Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual page 506

Wheel/tire combinations
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load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Further information about tires, wheels and
approved combinations can be obtained
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i The Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures is
attached to the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Further information about driving at high
speeds or driving with vehicle loads that are
lighter than the maximum vehicle load can
be found in the tire pressure table on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. Check tire
pressures regularly, and only when the tires
are cold. Follow the tire manufacturer's
maintenance recommendations in the
vehicle document wallet.
Further information on recommended tire
pressures including tire pressures for specific
driving situations, see (
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
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equip the vehicle:
with tires of the same size on a given axle
R
(left/right)
with the same type of tires at a given time
R
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
i The following pages contain information
on approved wheel rims and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicle with winter tires.
Winter tires are not available at the factory
as standard equipment or optional extras.
If you wish to fit approved winter tires to
your vehicle, rims of appropriate size are
also required, as the sizes of the approved
winter tires can differ from those of the
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original tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
Tires and wheel rims as well as additional
information are available from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Overview of abbreviations used in the
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following tire tables:
BA: both axles
R
FA: front axle
R
RA: rear axle
R
The tire and wheel combinations listed in the
tables below apply to the following models:
V1 S 550 36
V2 S 550 4MATIC 36
V3 S 600
V4 AMG vehicles