Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as:
ț Poor handling characteristics
ț Increased noise
ț Increased fuel consumption
Same-sized tires
!
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may under load ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle can be the result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel fill-
er cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow the tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
the vehicle.
E320 E500
Rims (light alloy) 8J x 16 ET 39 8½J x 17 ET 38
Wheel offset 1.53 in (39 mm) 1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R 16 95 H 245/45 R 17 95 H
1
Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 245/45 R 17 95 H M+S
1
1
Must not be used with snow chains.