Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class - Manual (Page 279)

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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
Rims and tires
!
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
under load that could cause them to
come into contact with the vehicle
body or axle parts. Damage to the tires
or the vehicle may be the result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A
tire inflation pressure table is located
on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The
tire pressure should be checked regu-
larly and should only be adjusted on
cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s
maintenance recommendation includ-
ed with vehicle.
Model ML 320, ML 350 ML 500 ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 17 H2 ET 52 8 ½ J x 17 H2 ET 52 9 J x 18 H2 ET 52
Wheel offset 2.0 in (52 mm) 2.0 in (52 mm) 2.0 in (52 mm)
All season tires (radial-ply-tires) 255/60 R17 106 H 275/55 R17 109 V 285/50 R18 109 W 1
1 Must not be used with snow chains.
Rims* (light alloy) 8 ½ J x 17 H2 ET 47 8 ½ J x 17 H2 ET 47 -
Wheel offset* 1.85 in (47 mm) 1.85 in (47 mm) -
All season tires (radial-ply-tires)* 275/55 R17 109 V 275/55 R17 109 V -