General information
The tire characteristics and tire pressure influence
the following:
The service life of the tires.
Driving safety.
Driving comfort.
Fuel consumption.
Safety information
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Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load bearing capacity
Y: speed code letter
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General informatio
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray nozzle of headlight washer system.
Following new body parts are required:
Side panel, front
Fig.
Special tools required:
00 2 261
00 2 262
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
WARNING: Observe the following directions and instructions when
handling the
special tool:
Prior to each use, che