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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. To do so, drive carefully to an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. Have vehicle
towed or transported as needed. Do not re-
pair damaged tires, but have them replaced.
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-sec-
tion, the higher the risk of tire damage. There
may be a risk of accidents and risk of dam-
age to property. If possible, avoid driving over
objects or road conditions that may damage
tires, or drive over them slowly and carefully.
Exchanging wheels and
tires
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have the wheel mounted and balanced by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General information
Only certain wheel/tire combinations are suit-
able depending on vehicle and equipment.
The vehicle manufacturer determines wheel/
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Wheels and tires
tire combinations on the basis of the following
criteria:
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Tire size, e.g., tire width, aspect ratio.
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Wheel size, e.g., rim diameter, offset.
Ask an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop about
wheels and tires that are suitable for the vehi-
cle as well as special equipment.
Safety information
Warning
Wheels and tires that are not suitable for
the vehicle can damage parts of the vehi-
cle. There is a risk of accident. The vehicle
manufacturer recommends that you use only
wheels and tires that have been approved as
suitable for the vehicle type.
Warning
Mounted steel wheels can cause technical
problems, for instance unexpected loosening
of the lug bolts and damage to the brake
disks. There is a risk of accident. Do not
mount steel wheels.
Warning
Unsuitable wheel/tire combinations will im-
pair vehicle handling and a number of sys-
tem functions, such as the Antilock Braking
System or Dynamic Stability Control. There is
a risk of accident. The vehicle manufacturer
recommends that you use only wheels and
tires that have been approved as suitable
for the vehicle type. Following tire damage,
have the original wheel/tire combination re-
mounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
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