You can ask for information regarding permitted wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension components may become damaged.
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Exceeding the specified tyre load-bearing capacity or the permissible speed rating may lead to tyre damage and to the tyres bursting.
For safety reasons, only use wheels, tyres and accessories which have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (run-flat tyres only for certain wheels)
MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only certain AMG tyres)
Certain characteristics, e. g. handling, vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumption, may otherwise be adversely affected. In addition, when driving with a load, tyre dimension variations could cause the tyres to come into contact with the body and axle components. This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be detected on retreaded tyres.
For this reason driving safety cannot be guaranteed.
Large wheels have a lower tyre section width. The lower the tyre section width, the greater is the risk of damage to wheels or tyres when driving over obstacles.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring system: electronic component parts are located in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in the area of the valve.
The tools could damage the electronic component parts.
Using summer tyres at very low ambient temperatures can cause cracks to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Accessory parts that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety.
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Factory recommendations
The special tyre tread in combination with the optimised tyre compound, means that the risk of skidding or hydroplaning on wet roads is increased.
In addition, the tyre grip is greatly reduced at a low outside temperature and tyre running temperature.
Country-specific requirements for tyre approval that define a specific tyre type for your vehicle.
Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas of operation can be highly beneficial.
Only use tyres and wheels of the same type (summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended tyres) and the same make.
Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle (left and right).
It is only permissible to fit a different wheel size in the event of a flat tyre in order to drive to the specialist workshop.
Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the wheels.
Do not make any modifications to the brake system, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of shims or brake dust shields is not permitted and may invalidate the vehicle's general operating permit.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring system: all fitted wheels must be equipped with functioning sensors for the tyre pressure monitoring system.
At temperatures below 7 °C, use winter tyres or all-season tyres marked M+S for all wheels.
Winter tyres bearing the snowflake symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same tread.
Observe the maximum permissible speed for the M+S tyres fitted.
If this is below the vehicle's maximum speed, this must be indicated in an appropriate label in the driver's field of vision.
Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the first 100 km.
Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear.
When replacing with tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics: vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics, e. g. winter tyres.
For more information on wheels and tyres, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If you use tyre types that have not been adapted to changes made to the factory speed limit, this can have the following consequences:
The tyres do not exhibit the required quality characteristics and are not suitable for high speeds or the relevant driving dynamics.
The tyres wear unevenly and could, therefore, affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle.
ABS, ESP® and cruise control operation are restricted.
This can jeopardise road safety.