Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 261

It is only permissible to install a different wheel
size to this in the event of a flat tire in order to
drive to the specialist workshop.
Only install tires of the correct size onto the
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wheels.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
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tem: all installed wheels must be equipped with
functioning sensors for the tire pressure moni-
toring system.
At temperatures below 50 °F (10 °C) use win-
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ter tires or all-season tires with the M+S mark-
ing on 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.
Only use tires with the same tread.
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for
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the installed tires.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum permis-
sible speed, this must be indicated in an appro-
priate 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.
For more information on wheels and tires, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Vehicles with twin tires:
For vehicles with twin tires with a GVW of
11,030 lbs or 12,125 lbs, only use tires with
the dimension LT 215/85 R16 which have
been approved for this vehicle by the manufac-
turer. It is not permissible to use tires with dif-
ferent dimensions; doing so may lead to the
general operating permit being rendered inva-
lid.
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Vehicles with single tires:
For vehicles with single tires with a GVW less
than or equal to 9,480 lbs, only use tires with
the dimension LT 245/75 R16 which have
been approved for this vehicle by the manufac-
turer. It is not permissible to use tires with dif-
ferent dimensions; doing so may lead to the
general operating permit being rendered inva-
lid.
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Vehicles with Super Single tires:
For vehicles with single tires with a GVW of
11,030 lbs, only use tires with the dimensions
225/75 R16C (FA) and 285/65 R16C (RA)
which have been approved for this vehicle by
the manufacturer. It is not permissible to use
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tires with different dimensions; doing so may
lead to the general operating permit being ren-
dered invalid.
Also observe the following further related subjects:
Notes on tire pressure (
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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( / page 251)
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity
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and speed rating ( page 255)
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Tire pressure table ( / page 245)
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
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( page 265)
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Notes on changing wheels
& WARNING Risk of injury through different
wheel sizes
Rotating the front and rear wheels can severely
impair the driving characteristics.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
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wheels and tires are of the same dimen-
sions.
On vehicles that have the same size front and rear
wheels, rotate the wheels according to the inter-
vals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book in
your vehicle documents. If this is not available,
rotate the tires every 3,000 (5,000) to 6,000 miles
(10,000 km), depending on the degree of wear.
Ensure that the direction of rotation is maintained.
It is imperative to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel" when doing so.
Size categories of wheels
The determined vehicle speed is displayed in the
instrument cluster and is important for controlling
the driving safety systems and driving systems. The
display accuracy of the speedometer and the
odometer is legally prescribed. Determining the
speed is dependent on the tire size or the rolling
circumference of the tires. The rim diameter is
always specified in inches.
For this reason, the vehicle control units can be
coded for the following wheel size categories:
Wheel size category 3
205/75 R16C FA
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225/75 R16C FA
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