Tires - Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe Operator's Manual

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Warning!
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride
disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to
your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the
hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the roadway.
Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible
damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have
it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or
tire dealer for repairs.
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These
indicators are located in six places on the tread
circumference and become visible at a tread depth of
1
approximately /
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considered worn and should be replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across
the tread.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
in (1.5 mm), at which point the tire is
Practical hints Car care
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Warning!
Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As
tread depth approaches
adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply
reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road surface
(conditions), the tire traction varies widely.
Technical
data
1
/ in (1.5 mm), the
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