Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, mounting 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 fulfill 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 accident due to
exceeding the stated tire load rating or
the approved 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.
* NOTE Damage to vehicle and tires due to
non-approved tire types and sizes
For safety reasons, only use wheels, tires
and accessories which have been approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, e.g. ABS or
ESP
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, and are marked as follows:
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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
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MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-flat tires only for certain wheels)
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MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer‐
tain AMG tires)
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addition,
when driving with a load, tire dimension var‐
iations could cause the tires to come into
contact with the body and axle components.
This could result in damage to the tires or the
vehicle.
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