Wheels and tires
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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