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The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
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Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
the tire
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Rear wheels wear more in the center of the
tire
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, rotate the tires every
3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to 10,000 km),
depending on the wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
It is imperative to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel" when doing
so Preparing the vehicle for a wheel
change(→ page 407).
Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following
notes:
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After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐
cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-change tools
are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Required tire-change tools may include, for
example:
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Jack
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Chock
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1.
1
Tool bag
Tool bag 1 contains:
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Jack
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Gloves
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
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Folding chock
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Ratchet for jack
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Wheels and tires
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