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Driving over rough or damaged road surfa-
ces, as well as debris, curbs and other obsta-
cles can cause serious damage to wheels,
tires and suspension parts. This is more
likely to occur with low-profile tires, which
provide less cushioning between the wheel
and the road. Be careful to avoid road haz-
ards and reduce your speed, especially if
your vehicle is equipped with low-profile
tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle
malfunctions:
– Unusual vibrations.
– Unusual tire or running noises.
– Unusual handling such as a strong ten-
dency to pull to the left or right.
– Uneven wear pattern, e.g., increased
wear in the area of the tire shoulder.
Damage can be caused by the following sit-
uations, for instance:
– Driving over curbs.
– Road damage.
– Tire pressure too low.
– Vehicle overloading.
– Incorrect tire storage.
Safety information
Warning
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle con-
trol. There is a risk of accident. If tire dam-
age is suspected while driving,
immediately reduce speed and stop. Have
wheels and tires checked. For this pur-
pose, drive carefully to the nearest dealer's
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop. Have vehicle towed
or transported as needed. Do not repair
damaged tires, but have them replaced.
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Wheels and tires
Warning
Tires can become damaged by driving over
obstacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at
high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller
tire cross-section. The smaller the tire
cross-section, the higher the risk of tire
damage. There may be a risk of accidents
and risk of damage to property. If possible,
avoid driving over objects or road condi-
tions that may damage tires, or drive over
them slowly and carefully.
Exchanging wheels and tires
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and tire and wheel balanc-
ing carried out by a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General information
The following properties are recommended
and approved by the manufacturer of the
vehicle for the approved wheels and tires
per vehicle type and special equipment:
– Wheel and tire combinations.
– Rim designs.
– Tire sizes.
– Tire brands.
You can ask a dealer's service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the approved wheels and tires for the
vehicle and the special equipment.
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