Mercedes Benz 2003 c 230 kompressor sport User Manual

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Operation

Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter for information on tested and recom-
mended rims and tires for summer and 
winter operation. They can also offer ad-
vice concerning tire service and purchase.

Retread tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous 
damage cannot always be recognized on 
retreads. Mercedes-Benz can therefore 
not assure the operating safety of the vehi-
cle when such tires are used.

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter for information on tested and recom-
mended rims and tires for summer and 
winter operation.

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Use only sets of tires and rims of the 
same type and make.

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Tires must be of the correct size for the 
rim.

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Break in new tires for approximately 
60 miles (100 km) at moderate 
speeds.

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Regularly check the tires and rims for 
damage.

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If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire 
pressure and correct as required.

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Do not allow your tires to wear down 
too far. Adhesion properties on wet 
roads are sharply reduced at tread 
depths under 

1

/

8

in (3 mm).

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When replacing individual tires, you 
should mount new tires on the front 
wheels first (on vehicles with 
same-sized wheels all around).

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Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the 
original part. See your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-
tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are 
mounted:

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The wheel brakes or suspension compo-
nents can be damaged

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The correct operating clearance of the 
wheels and the tires are no longer guar-
anteed

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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the 
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have 
sustained damage, replace them.

When replacing rims, use only genuine 
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the 
particular rim type. Failure to do so can re-
sult in the bolts loosening and possibly an 
accident.