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A tyre has reached the minimum tread depth
when the tread wear indicator (arrow) is flush
with the tyre tread.
For safety reasons, have the tyres replaced
before the legally specified minimum tread
depth is reached.
Tyre condition
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Before starting your journey, check the tyre con-
dition for:
external damage
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foreign objects in the tyre tread
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foreign objects between the tyres (on vehi-
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cles with twin tyres)
cracks or bulges
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uneven tread wear or excessive wear on one
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side
Tyre damage
Tyre damage can, for example, be caused by:
the operating conditions of the vehicle
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tyre ageing
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kerbs
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foreign objects
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insufficient or excessive tyre pressure
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weather conditions and environmental fac-
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tors
contact with oil, grease, fuel
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Operating and road safety
Tyre age
Tyres age, even if they are used infrequently or
not at all. Operating and road safety diminish
with age. For this reason have tyres more than
six years old checked and, if necessary,
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. This
also applies to the spare wheel.
Date of manufacture : informs you about the
age of a tyre. The first and second digits refer to
the week of manufacture, starting with "01" for
the first calendar week of the year. The third and
fourth digits refer to the year of manufacture. A
tyre that is marked "3808", for example, was
thus manufactured in the 38th calendar week of
2008.
Tyre load-bearing capacity, tyre speed
rating and tyre types
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tyre damage or the tyre bursting. There
is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tyre load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
In particular, observe the permissible tyre spec-
ifications for the country you are currently in.
These requirements may stipulate a specific
tyre type for your vehicle. In addition, the use of
specific tyre types may be advisable for certain
regions and areas of operation.
A tyre dealer, a qualified specialist workshop or
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be able to
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