Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 322

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Wheels and tyres
Only fit wheels of the same size and tread
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design on one axle (left and right).
It is only permissible to fit a different wheel
size to this in the event of a flat tyre in order
to drive to the specialist workshop.
Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
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wheels.
Do not make any modifications to the brake
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system, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of wheel spacers or brake dust
shields is not permitted and results in the
invalidation of the vehicle's general operating
permit.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
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system: all fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tyre pressure
monitoring system.
At temperatures below 10 °C, use winter
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tyres or all-season tyres marked M+S for all
wheels.
Winter tyres bearing the i snowflake sym‐
bol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road condi‐
tions.
For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
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tread.
Observe the maximum permissible speed for
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the M+S tyres fitted.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum speed,
this must be indicated in an appropriate label
in the driver's field of vision.
Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
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first 100 km.
Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
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regardless of wear.
For more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela‐
ted subjects:
Notes on tyre pressure (
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Tyre pressure table
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
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( page 327)
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page 303)
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Notes on changing wheels
& WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐
ent wheel sizes
Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres have different dimensions
may severely impair the driving characteris‐
tics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐
nents may also be damaged.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
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wheels and tyres are of the same
dimensions.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres have different dimensions can
render the general operating permit invalid.
On vehicles with the same front and rear wheel
size, you can interchange the wheels every 5,000
to 10,000 km depending on the wear. Ensure the
direction of rotation is maintained for the wheels.
It is imperative to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel" when doing
so.
Information on the direction of the tyres'
rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aqua‐
planing. You will only gain these benefits if the
correct direction of rotation is observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
You may also fit a spare wheel against the direc‐
tion of rotation. Observe the time restriction on
use as well as the speed limitation specified on
the spare wheel.
Information on storing wheels
Wheels that have been removed should be
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stored in a cool, dry and, if possible, dark
place.
Protect the tyres from oil, grease and fuel.
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Overview of the tyre-change tool kit
Necessary tyre-change tool kit may include, for
example:
jack
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