Wheels and Tires

Wheels and Tires

The approved wheel/tire combinations are listed in:
Refer to Vehicle Owner's Manual

General notes
For safety reasons, tires should be replaced not individually but in pairs for one axle at a time or for both axles together.

The tires with the deeper tread should always be moved to the front wheels.

It is advisable to use tires of the same make, design and tread pattern on all wheels.

When installing a new wheel rim or tire, always make sure to replace the rubber valve stem.

Tires should be installed with the DOT marking facing outward. In the case of tires with a directional tread pattern, this only applies to the left-hand side of the vehicle.

If using tires with a directional tread pattern, the wheel/tire combination for the spare wheel should be the same as for the wheels on the right-hand side of the vehicle.





1 - Tire
2 - Valve stem
^ Always replace
^ Use only correct valve stems as specified in Parts List
3 - Rim
4 - Lug bolt/lockable lug bolt, 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)
^ Anti-theft lug bolt, Refer to Fig. 1
^ M14 x 1.5 x 27.5 mm
5 - Lock cylinder
^ Attach to corresponding lug bolt and engage lock
6 - Protective cap
^ Attach to lock cylinder
7 - Protective cap
8 - Adhesive balancing weights
^ Maximum permissible weight: 609 (21 ounce) per rim flange
^ Remove dirt and grease from wheel rim at bonding point
^ Pull off protective foil
^ Apply adhesive balancing weights to rim surface in the area provided





Fig. 1 Anti-theft lug bolt
-1- Anti-theft lug bolt
-2- Protective cap
-3- Lug bolt adapter

Wheel balancing (on vehicle)
Check whether vehicle is equipped with traction control system (ASR).
If vehicle has ASR, deactivate system before performing balancing work.

Notes:
^ Incorrectly balanced wheels cause steering wheel vibration and shuddering at the front of the vehicle.
^ Position vehicle on the sensor platforms (front axle only for front-wheel drive, both axles for all-wheel drive) in order to carry out wheel balancing.
^ Check manufacturer's instructions for operating wheel balancing equipment