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Recommended tire brands
Tire types are developed for each vehicle and
optimized specifically for the individual require-
ments of that vehicle, e.g.:
▷
Handling.
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Comfort.
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Noise characteristics.
Specially developed tires are marked with
a star on the tire sidewall. After replacing
wheels and tires, the vehicle manufacturer rec-
ommends using star-marked tires again. The
vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
use tires of the same make and tread design.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
ing circumstances when tires are brand new.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
Warning
Retreated tires can have different tire casing
structures. With advanced age the service life
can be limited. There is a risk of accident.
The manufacturer of the vehicle does not rec-
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B930 - II/23
Winter tires
General information
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Winter tires can be identified by the icon with
mountain and snowflake, as well as the M+S
marking on the tire sidewall.
All-season tires with the M+S designation, but
without icon with mountain and snowflake,
have better winter characteristics than summer
tires but generally do not achieve the perform-
ance of winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then attach a sign showing the permissible
maximum speed in the field of vision. The info
label is available from an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
With winter tires mounted, observe and do not
exceed the permissible maximum speed.
Changing runflat tires
When changing from runflat tires to standard
tires, it must be ensured that the vehicle con-
tains an emergency wheel or tire mobility kit.
For more information, contact an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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