Operation In Winter; M+S Tires - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Operation in winter

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Bar marking : for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
Notes on selecting, mounting and
replacing tires
Only mount tires and wheels of the same
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type and make.
Only mount tires of the correct size onto
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the wheels.
After mounting new tires, run them in at
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moderate speeds for the first 60 miles
(100 km) as they only reach their full
performance after this distance.
Do not use tires that are excessively worn
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as the tire traction on wet road surfaces
decreases significantly when the tread
depth is less than ⅛ in (3 mm).
Replace the tires after six years at the
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latest, regardless of wear. This also applies
to the spare wheel.
The service life of tires depends, among other
things, on the following factors:
driving style
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tire pressure
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mileage
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Permissible wheel/tire combinations and
instructions for tires can be found under
"Tires and wheels" in the "Technical data"
section ( Y page 280).
Operation in winter
Please bear the following in mind
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer, at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes under "Winter driving" in
the "Operation" section (
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose a lot of their elasticity, and thus also
lose grip and braking effect – equip your
vehicle with M+S tires. Summer tires may
develop cracks leading to permanent damage
if they are used at very low temperatures. We
cannot accept responsibility for this type of
damage.

M+S tires

At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires — both are
marked M+S.
In wintry road conditions, only winter tires
with the snowflake symbol i in addition
to the M+S marking offer the best possible
grip. Only these tires allow driving safety
systems such as ABS and ESP
to work optimally in winter, as these tires
have been designed specifically for driving on
snow.
For safe driving, use M+S tires of the same
make and tread pattern on all wheels.
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Warning
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than
inch (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
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