249Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
General notes
Avoiding damage
–If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very
slowly and at a right angle.
–Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
–Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts, cracks or blisters,
etc.). Remove any foreign objects embedded in the treads.
Storing tyres
–When you remove the tyres, mark them in order to maintain the
same direction of rotation when they are installed again.
–When removed, the wheels and/or tyres should be stored in a
cool, dry and preferably dark location.
–Store tyres in a vertical position if they are not fitted on wheel
rims.
New tyres
New tyres have to be run in.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of
tyre and the tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual
vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged. The tyres should be checked immediately by a Techni-
cal Service.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with
directional tread. Always observe the direction of rotation indicated when
fitting the wheel. This guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aqua-
planing, excessive noise and wear.
WARNING
●New tyres do not have maximum grip during the first 500 km. Drive
particularly carefully to avoid possible accidents.
●Never drive with damaged tyres. This may cause an accident.
●If you notice unusual vibrations or if the vehicle pulls to one side
when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and check the tyres for dam-
age.
Checking tyre pressure
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the
inside of the tank flap.
1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure from the sticker. The
values refer to Summer tyres. For Winter tyres, you must add
0.2 bar to the values given on the sticker.
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