Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recognize
dangers.
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tire combinations at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
| WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect
dimensions of wheels and tires |
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are
installed, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension
components may be damaged.
- Always replace wheels and tires with
those that fulfill the specifications of
the original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
When replacing tires, make sure to install the
correct:
- Designation
- Manufacturer
- Model
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| WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding
the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating |
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or
the permissible speed rating may lead to tire
damage and to the tires bursting.
- Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
- Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
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| NOTE Vehicle and tire damage through
tire types and sizes that have not been
approved |
| For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels
and accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS, ESP and
4MATIC, and marked as follows:
- MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
- MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-flat tire only for certain wheels)
- MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only certain
AMG tires)
Certain characteristics, such as handling,
vehicle noise emissions, fuel consumption,
etc. may otherwise be adversely affected.
Furthermore, other tire sizes could result in
the tires rubbing against the body and axle
components when loaded. This could result
in damage to the tire or the vehicle.
Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been checked and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. |
| NOTE Risk to driving safety from retreaded
tires |
| Retreaded tires are neither tested nor recommended
by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be detected on
retreaded tires.
For this reason driving safety cannot be guaranteed.
- Do not use used tires if you have no
information about their previous usage.
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| NOTE Possible damage to wheels or tires
when driving over obstacles |
| Large wheels have a lower tire section width.
The lower the tire section width, the greater
is the risk of damage to wheels or tires when
driving over obstacles.
- Avoid obstacles or drive particularly
carefully.
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| NOTE Damage to electronic component
parts from the use of tire-mounting tools |
| Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: Electronic component parts are
located in the wheel. Tire-mounting tools
should not be used in the area of the valve.
This could otherwise damage the electronic
component parts.
- Have the tires changed at a qualified
specialist workshop only.
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| NOTE Damage to summer tires at low
ambient temperatures |
At low ambient temperatures, tears could
form when driving with summer tires, causing
permanent damage to the tires.
- At temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ºC),
use M+S tires .
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Accessory parts that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used
correctly can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist workshop
and inquire about:
- Suitability
- Legal stipulations
- Factory recommendations
| WARNING Risk of accident with high
performance tires |
| The special tire tread in combination with the
optimized tire compound means that the risk of skidding
or hydroplaning on wet roads is
increased.
In addition, the tire grip is greatly reduced at
a low outside temperature and tire running
temperature.
- Switch on the ESP and adapt your
driving style accordingly.
- Use M+S tire at outside temperatures
of less than 10 ºC (50 ºF).
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Observe the following when selecting, installing
and replacing tires:
- Only use tires and wheels of the same type
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires) and the same make.
- Only install wheels of the same size on one
axle (left and right).
It is only permissible to install a different
wheel size in the event of a flat tire in order
to drive to the specialist workshop.
- Only install tires of the correct size onto the
wheels.
- Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: All installed wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tire
pressure monitoring system.
- At temperatures below 45 ºF (7 ºC), use winter
tires or all-season tires marked M+S for
all wheels.
Winter tires bearing the 
snowflake symbol
in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
- For M+S tires, only use tires with the same
tread.
- Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tires installed.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum speed,
this must be indicated by an appropriate
label in the driver's field of vision.
- Break in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km).
- Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
- When replacing with tires that do not feature
run-flat characteristics: vehicles with
MOExtended tires are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tires
that do not feature run-flat characteristics,
e.g. winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
- Notes on tire pressure
- Tire and Loading Information placard
- Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index
- Tire pressure table
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