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
Do not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are
sharply reduced at tread depths of less
! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible. Pro-
tect tires from contact with oil, grease and gaso-
line.
reduced.
than /8 in (3 mm).
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Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Treadwear 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-
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imately /16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the
tire is considered worn and should be re-
placed.
Cleaning tires
! Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in dam-
age to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Recommended minimum tire tread depth:
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Summer tires
1
/8 in (3 mm)
Winter tires
1
/6 in (4 mm)
Warning!
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TWI (TreadWear Indicator)
Although the applicable federal motor safety
laws consider a tire to be worn when the
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible at
approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we recom-
mend that you do not allow your tires
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL550, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W216 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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