258 Wheels And Tyres; Information On Noise Or Unusual Driving Characteristics; Notes On Regularly Inspecting Wheels And Tyres; Information On Driving With Summer Tyres - Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual

258 Wheels and tyres

Information on noise or unusual driving
characteristics
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual driving characteristics, e.g. pulling to
one side. This may indicate damage to the wheels
or tyres. If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible to check if wheels and tyres have been
damaged or are no longer functioning properly.
Hidden tyre damage could also be causing the
unusual driving characteristics. If no signs of
damage can be detected, have the tyres and
wheels checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tyres
& WARNING Risk of injury due to damaged
tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of
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damage and replace any damaged tyres
immediately.
Check the wheels and tyres of your vehicle for
damage regularly, i.e. at least every two weeks,
as well as after driving off-road or on rough
roads. Damaged wheels can lead to a loss of tyre
pressure.
Look out for the following types of damage, for
example:
cuts in the tyres
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punctures in the tyres
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tears in the tyres
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bulges on tyres
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deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
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& WARNING Risk of aquaplaning due to
insufficient tyre tread
Insufficient tyre tread will result in reduced
tyre grip.
The risk of aquaplaning is increased on wet
roads, especially when the speed of the vehi‐
cle is not adapted to suit the conditions.
Thus, you should regularly check the
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tread depth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all
tyres.
Minimum tread depth for:
Summer tyres: 3 mm
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M+S tyres: 4 mm
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For safety reasons, replace the tyres
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before the legally-prescribed limit for
the minimum tread depth is reached.
Conduct the following checks regularly on all
wheels, at least once a month or as required, e.g.
before a long journey or when driving off-road:
check the tyre pressure (
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check the valve caps
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Valves must be protected from moisture and
dirt with valve caps specifically approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
visually inspect the tread depth and the tyre
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tread across the whole tyre width
The minimum tread depth for summer tyres is
3 mm and for winter tyres 4 mm.

Information on driving with summer tyres

At temperatures below 10 °C summer tyres lose
elasticity and therefore traction and braking
power. Change the tyres on your vehicle to M+S
tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold tempera‐
tures could cause tears to form, thereby damag‐
ing the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot
accept responsibility for this type of damage.
Once you have fitted the summer tyres:
Check the tyre pressures (
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Restart the tyre pressure monitor
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Information on M+S tyres

At temperatures below 10 °C, use winter tyres or
all-season tyres that are marked with M+S.
Only winter tyres bearing the i snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tyres allow driving safety systems
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such as ABS and ESP
in winter. These tyres have been developed spe‐
cifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on all
wheels to maintain safe handling characteristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible speed
specified for the M+S tyres you have fitted.
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