tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐
sible tire failure.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
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Unusual vibrations during driving.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
M+S
In case of tire damage
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Tire tread
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
Summer tires
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Repair of tire damage
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12
in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16
in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Tire age
Recommendation
Minimum tread depth
regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6
years.
Manufacture date
On the sidewall:
DOT … 3508: the tire was manufactured in the
35th
week in 2008.
Changing wheels and tires
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Mounting
Information on mounting tires
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Tire damage
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
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