Mercedes-Benz E 300, Owner'S Manual

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Observe the following when selecting, fitting and
replacing tyres:
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Country-specific requirements for tyre
approval that define a specific tyre type for
your vehicle.
Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in
certain regions and areas of operation can
be highly beneficial.
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Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres) and the same make.
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Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle
(left and right).
It is only permissible to fit a different wheel
size in the event of a flat tyre in order to
drive to the specialist workshop.
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Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
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Do not make any modifications to the brake
system, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of shims or brake dust shields is not
permitted and may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit.
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Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
system: All fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tyre pres‐
sure monitoring system.
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At temperatures below 7 °C, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres marked M+S for all
wheels.
Winter tyres bearing the
i snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro‐
vide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions.
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For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
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Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tyres fitted.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum speed,
this must be indicated in an appropriate label
in the driver's field of vision.
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Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
first 100 km.
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Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
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When replacing with tyres that do not
feature run-flat characteristics: Vehicles
with MOExtended tyres are not equipped
with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the
vehicle with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris‐
tics, e.g. winter tyres.
For more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Notes on tyre pressure (
→
page 320)
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Tyre pressure table (
→
page 321)
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Notes on the emergency spare wheel
(
→
page 337)
Notes on interchanging wheels
& WARNING Risk of injury through differ‐
ent wheel sizes
Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres have different dimensions
330 Wheels and tyres