Tire pressures
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Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Tire pressures
Tire pressure specifications
G Warning
Do not use tires until they are excessively
worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces
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.
decreases significantly when the tread depth
is less than 1/8 in (3 mm).
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. Six indicators are positioned over the tire
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.
tread. They are visible as soon as a tread
depth of approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm) is
reached. If this is the case, the tire is so worn
that it must be replaced.
The recommended tread depth for summer
tires is at least 1/8 in (3 mm). The
recommended tread depth for winter tires is
at least 1/6 in (4 mm).
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.
You will find a table of recommended tire
pressures on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar on the
driver's side (Y page 330). You will find a
table of tire pressures for various operating
conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel
filler flap.
Bar marking: for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
To test tire pressure, use a suitable pressure
gauge. The outer appearance of a tire does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the
tire pressure. On vehicles installed with the
electronic tire pressure monitor, the tire
pressure can be checked in the on-board
computer.
Storing tires
Store tires that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
G Warning!
Cleaning tires
Should the tire pressure drop repeatedly:
!
Do not use a high pressure jet with
circular jet nozzles (concentrated-power
jets) to clean the tires. The high pressure
of the water jet could damage the tires.
Always replace damaged tires.
| 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 | 2011 |
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