Operation
Tires and wheels
Tread depth
Storing tires
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply re-
Do not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are
!
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.
sharply reduced at tread depths under
duced.
1
/8
in (3 mm).
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
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 approx-
Cleaning tires
imately 1/ in (1.6 mm), at which point
!
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the tire is considered worn and should be
replaced.
Never use a round nozzle to power
wash tires. The intense jet of water can
result in damage to the tire.
Recommended minimum tire tread depth:
Always replace a damaged tire.
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Summer tires 1/8 in (3 mm)
Winter tires 1/6 in (4 mm)
Warning!
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TWI (Tread Wear Indicator)
Although the applicable federal motor safety
laws consider a tire to be worn when the
tread wear indicators (TWI) become visible
at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we rec-
ommend that you do not allow your tires
The tread wear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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