Operation
Tires and wheels
Storing tires
Direction of rotation
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply
! 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.
Unidirectional tires offer added advan-
tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-
mance. To benefit, however, you must
make sure the tires rotate in the direction
specified.
reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Cleaning tires
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the
intended direction of rotation (spinning) of
the tire.
!
Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
i Spare wheels may be mounted against the
direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidi-
rectional tire for temporary use only until the reg-
ular drive wheel has been repaired or replaced.
Always observe and follow applicable temporary
use restrictions and speed limitations indicated
on the spare wheel.
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TWI (Tread Wear Indicator)
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS550, Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
Model Year | 2008 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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