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Traction: traction is the grip resulting from fric‐
tion between the tires and the road surface.
Wear indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars)
that are distributed over the tire contact surface.
If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear
limit of 1/16 in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution
of vehicle occupants over designated seat posi‐
tions in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible payload weight: nomi‐
nal load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg)
multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, installing and replacing
tires
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tire combinations at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect dimensions of wheels and tires
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are
installed, the wheel brakes or wheel suspen‐
sion components may be damaged.
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Always replace wheels and tires with
those that fulf ill the specifications of
the original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
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Designation
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Model
When replacing tires, make sure to install the
correct:
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Designation
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Manufacturer
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Model
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WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐
ing the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or
the permissible speed rating may lead to tire
damage and to the tires bursting.
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Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
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Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
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NOTE Vehicle and tire damage through
tire types and sizes that have not been
approved
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels
and accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires are specially adapted to the con‐
trol systems, such as ABS, ESP
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and
4MATIC, and marked as follows:
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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
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Wheels and tires
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