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Mobility

Band A represent higher levels of performance

on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

Minimum tread depth

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is es‐

tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐

tion, or excessive loading, either separately or

in combination, can cause heat buildup and

possible tire failure.◀

Wear indicators are distributed around the

tire's circumference and have the legally re‐

quired minimum height of 0.063 in‐

ches/1.6 mm.

RSC – Run-flat tires

Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are labeled

with a circular symbol containing the letters

RSC marked on the sidewall.

The positions of the wear indicators are

marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread

Wear Indicator.

M+S

Winter and all-season tires with better cold

weather performance than summer tires.

Tire damage

Tire tread

General information

Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign

objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

Summer tires

Do not drive with a tire tread of less than

0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased

risk of hydroplaning.

Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,

as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles

can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and

suspension parts. This is more likely to occur

with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐

ioning between the wheel and the road. Be

careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your

speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped

with low-profile tires.

Winter tires

Do not drive with a tire tread of less than

0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for

winter operation.

Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐

functions:

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Unusual vibrations.

Unusual tire or running noises.

Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐

dency to pull to the left or right.

Damage can be caused by the following situa‐

tions, for instance:

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Driving over curbs.

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Wheels and tires

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Road damage.

Wheel and tire combination

General information

You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop

about the correct wheel/tire combination and

wheel rim versions for the vehicle.

Tire inflation pressure too low.

Vehicle overloading.

Incorrect tire storage.

Safety information

WARNING

Incorrect wheel/tire combinations impair the

function of a variety of systems such as ABS or

DSC.

Damaged tires can lose tire inflation

pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle

control. There is a risk of an accident. If tire

damage is suspected while driving, immedi‐

ately reduce speed and stop. Have wheels and

tires checked. For this purpose, drive carefully

to the nearest dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Have vehicle towed or transported as

needed.◀

To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐

sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐

figuration from a single manufacturer.

Following tire damage, have the original wheel/

tire combination remounted on the vehicle as

soon as possible.

Safety information

WARNING

Damaged tires can lose tire inflation

pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle

control. There is a risk of an accident. Do not

repair damaged tires, but have them re‐

placed.◀

Wheels and tires which are not suitable

for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐

cle, for instance due to contact with the body

due to tolerances despite the same official size

rating. There is a risk of an accident. The man‐

ufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests

that you use wheels and tires that have been

recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for

your vehicle type.◀

WARNING

Tires can become damaged by driving

over obstacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at

high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller tire

cross-section. The smaller the tire cross-sec‐

tion, the higher the risk of tire damage. There

is a danger of accidents and property damage.

If possible, drive around obstacles, or drive

over them slowly and carefully.◀

Recommended tire brands

Changing wheels and tires

Mounting

Have mounting and wheel balancing carried

out by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

For each tire size, the manufacturer of the ve‐

hicle recommends certain tire brands. The tire

brands can be identified by a star on the tire

sidewall.

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