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Vehicle overloading.
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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. To do so, drive carefully to
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop. Have the
vehicle towed or transported as needed. Do
not repair damaged tires, but have them re-
placed.
Warning
Driving over curbs, road damage or other ob-
stacles can damage wheels, tires and chassis
components. 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 curbs, road damage or other obstacles,
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.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A8A749 - VI/23
Wheels and tires
Suitable wheels and tires
General information
Only certain wheel/tire combinations are suit-
able depending on vehicle and equipment.
The vehicle manufacturer determines wheel/
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 vehi-
cle manufacturer recommends that you use
only wheels and tires that have been recom-
mended 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
Wheel/tire combinations that are not suitable
to the vehicle can impair vehicle handling and
a number of system functions such as the
Antilock Braking System or Dynamic Stability
Control. There is a risk of accident. The man-
ufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you
use wheels and tires that have been recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer for the
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