Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the
same designation, manufacturer
and type as shown on the original
part. See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer for further
information.
Warning!
Do not mix different tire
construction types (i.e. radial,
bias, and bias-belted) on your
car because handling may be
adversely affected and may
result in loss of control.
See your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer for information on
tested and recommended rims
and tires for summer and winter
operation. They can also offer
more advice concerning tire
service and purchase.
Warning!
Worn, old tires can cause acci­
dents. If the tire tread is badly
worn, or if the tires have sus­
tained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, use only
genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts (identified by Mercedes
star) specified for the particu­
lar rim type. Failure to do so
can result in the bolts loosen­
ing and possibly an accident.
Tire replacement
Front tires should be replaced in
sets. Furthermore - in the event of
tire replacement - the spare
wheel, if possible, should be used
on the rear axle.
Rims and tires must be of the
same size. For dimensions see
’’Technical Data” .
We recommend that you break
in new tires for approx. 60 miles
(100 km) at moderate speed. It is
imperative that the wheel mount­
ing bolts be retightened after
approximately 60 - 300 miles
( 1 0 0 - 500 km).
On new vehicles retightening is
carried out during the 1st inspec­
tion. Retightening is also neces­
sary whenever wheels are fitted,
e.g. when the spare wheel is used
for the first time or when a set of
wheels with M + S tires is installed.
Tightening torque: 80 ft.lb.
(110 Nm).
For rim and tire specifications,
refer to ’’Technical Data” .
Rotating wheels
The wheels can be rotated
according to the degree of tire
wear while retaining the same
direction of travel.
Rotating, however, should be
carried out at the scheduled
maintenance intervals, before the
characteristic tire wear pattern
(shoulder wear on front wheels
and tread center wear on rear
wheels) becomes visible, as
otherwise the driving properties
deteriorate.
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