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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for further information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for information on tested and recommended rims and
tires for summer and winter operation. They can also
offer advice concerning tire service and purchase.Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets. Rims
and tires must be of the correct size and type. For
dimensions, see technical data on page 359.
We recommend that you break in new tires for
approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be
fastened to a tightening torque of 97 ft.lb. (130 Nm)
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specif ications, refer to technical data on
page 359.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not mix different tire construction types (i.e.
radial, bias, bias-belted) on your vehicle because
handling may be adversely affected and may result
in loss of control.
Wa r n i n g !
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 result in
the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.
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Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of
the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional.
In the case of a flat tire, you may use the spare wheel.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to “Technical data”
on page 359.
Note:
Repair or replace damaged tire at your earliest
convenience.
To gain access to spare wheel, remove spare wheel
cover, see page 312.
Remove nuts (1) and take spare wheel off the spare
wheel carrier.
Place the punctured wheel on the spare wheel carrier,
secure it with the nuts (1) and cover it with the spare
wheel cover.
Note:
For safety reasons check regularly that the spare wheel
is securely fastened.
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