Mercedes Benz S W140 owners manual page 97

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Wheels WerecommendthatyoubreakinnewRotating Wheels tires for approx. 60 miles (100 km) at Replace rims or tires with the samemoderate speed. It is imperative thatThe wheels can be rotated according designation, manufacturer and type asthe wheel mounting bolts beto the degree of tire wear while shownontheoriginal part. See yourretightened after approx. 60-300 milesretaining the same direction of travel. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for(100-500 km).Rotating, however, should be carried further information. out at a mileage of 3000 -6000 miles Onnewvehiclesretightening is(5000 - 10 000 km), before the Warning! carried out during the 1st inspection.characteristic tire wear pattern Retightening is also necessary(shoulder wear on front wheels and Donotmixdifferenttire con-whenever wheels are fitted, e.g. whentread center wear on rear wheels) struction types (i.e. radial, bias, andthe spare wheel is used for the firstbecomes visible, as otherwise the bias-belted) on your car becausetime or when a set of wheels with M +driving properties deteriorate. handling may be adversely affectedStires is installed. and may result in loss of control. Important! Tightening torque: 110 See your authorized Mercedes-Benzft.lb. (150 Nm).Unidirectional snow tires must always dealer for information on tested and be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall recommended rims and tires forFor rim and tire specifications, refer topointing in direction of vehicle forward summer and winter operation. They"Technical Data".movement. can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase.Warning! Note: Thoroughlyclean the inner side of the Tire Replacement Worn,oldtires can cause accidents.wheels any time you rotate the wheels If the fire tread is badly worn, or ifor wash the vehicle underside. Front tires should be replaced in sets.the tires have sustained damage, Furthermore - in the event of tirereplace them.The use of retread tires is not replacement - the spare wheel, ifWhenreplacingrims,useonlyrecommended. Retread tires may possible, should be used on the reargenuine Mercedes-Benz wheel boltsadversely affect the handling axle. Rims and tires must be of the(identified by Mercedes star)characteristics and safety of the same size and type. For dimensions,specified for the particular rim type.vehicle. see "Technical Data".Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly anDented or bent rims can cause tire accident. pressure loss and damage to the 97

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