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Maximum permissible payload weight: nominal
load and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg) multi-
plied by the number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, installing and replacing tires
You can obtain information regarding permissible
wheel/tire combinations at a qualified specialist
workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect wheel and tire dimensions
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the service brakes or wheel suspension com-
ponents may be damaged.
Always replace wheels and tires with
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ones that fulfill the specifications of the
original part.
For wheels, pay attention to the following:
Designation
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Type
R
Permissible wheel load
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Wheel offset
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For tires, pay attention to the following:
Designation
R
Manufacturer
R
Type
R
Load-bearing index
R
Speed rating
R
& WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding
the specified tire load-bearing capacity or
the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire dam-
age and to the tires bursting.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
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approved for your vehicle model.
Observe the tire load rating and speed
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rating required for your vehicle.
Wheels and tires 205
* NOTE Vehicle and tire damage due to tire
types and sizes that have not been
approved
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels and
accessory parts which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for use
with driving systems and driving safety sys-
®
tems, such as ABS or ESP
Otherwise, certain properties, such as han-
dling characteristics, vehicle noise emissions
and consumption could be adversely affected.
Other wheel sizes may cause the tires to come
into contact with the vehicle body and axle
components when under load. This may result
in damage to the tire or the vehicle.
Only use tires, wheels and accessory
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parts that have been checked and rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
* NOTE Driving safety put at risk by retrea-
ded tires
Retreaded tires are not checked or recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz, as previous damage is
not always detected during the retread proc-
ess.
Driving safety cannot, therefore, be guaran-
teed.
Do not use used tires when their previ-
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ous usage is unknown.
Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz , or are not being used cor-
rectly, can impair operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved acces-
sories, visit a qualified specialist workshop and
inquire about:
suitability
R
legal provisions
R
factory recommendations
R
Observe the following points when selecting,
installing and replacing tires:
Use only tyres and wheels of the same type,
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design (winter tyres, all-season tyres) and
make.
Only install wheels of the same size and tread
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pattern on one axle (left and right).
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