Operation
Tires and wheels
Replace the tire if you find any of the above
conditions.
(1.6
allow your tires to wear down to that level.
mm), we recommend that you do not
Make sure you also inspect the spare tire
periodically for condition and inflation. Spare
tires will age and become worn over time even
if never used, and thus should be inspected
and replaced when necessary.
As tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm),
the adhesion properties on a wet road are
sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Life of tire
Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.
Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply
G Warning!
1
TWI (Tread Wear Indicator)
Tires and spare tire should be replaced
after 6 years, regardless of the remaining
tread.
reduced at tread depths of less than 1/8 in
(3 mm).
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 approximately
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:
Storing tires
!
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place
RDriving style
1/16
in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease
and fuels.
RTire inflation pressure
RDistance driven
considered worn and should be replaced.
The recommended minimum tire tread depth
for summer tires is 1/8 in (3 mm). The
recommended minimum tire tread depth for
winter tires is 1/6 in (4 mm).
Tread depth
G Warning!
Although the applicable federal motor
vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be
worn when the treadwear indicators (TWI)
Cleaning tires
! 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.
become visible at approximately 1/16
in
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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