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Tires and wheels
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Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Underinflated tires
G Warning!
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Underinflated tires can
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
Rcause excessive and uneven tire wear
Radversely affect fuel economy
Rlead to tire failure from being overheated
Radversely affect handling characteristics
Overinflated tires
G Warning!
Check the tire inflation pressure at least once
a month.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold (Y page 230).
Checking tire inflation pressure
manually
Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire
inflation pressure:
Overinflated tires can
X Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
X Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
Radversely affect handling characteristics
Rcause uneven tire wear
X Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire
gauge and check against the
Rbe more prone to damage from road
hazards
recommended tire inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 238). If
necessary, add air to achieve the
recommended tire inflation pressure.
X If you have overfilled the tire, release tire
inflation pressure by pushing the metal
stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.
Then recheck the tire inflation pressure
with the tire gauge.
Radversely affect ride comfort
Rincrease stopping distance
Checking tire inflation pressure
Safety notes
G Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
X Install the valve cap.
X Repeat this procedure for each tire.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C250, Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W204 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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