The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
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Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
the tire
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Rear wheels wear more at the center of the
tire
Do not drive with tires that have too little tread
depth. This significantly reduces traction on wet
roads (hydroplaning).
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, rotate the tires every
3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to 10,000 km),
depending on the wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel" when doing so
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Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following
notes:
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After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐
cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
You require the following tools, for instance, to
change a wheel:
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Jack
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Chock
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1
in the trunk.
Tool bag contains:
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Jack
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Gloves
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Lug wrench
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Alignment bolt
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Folding chock
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Ratchet for jack
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