winter tyres MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE 2011 User Guide

Tyre tread
G
WARNING
Bea rinm indt hat:
R tyr eg ripd ecreases rapidl yonwetroads
when the tread depth is less than 3mm.
Thus ,you should replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4mmorless as they no lon-
ger provide adequate grip.
R the tread on atyre may not wear evenly.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tyres. If necessary,
turn the fron twheels to full lock in order to
inspect the tyre tread more easily.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an accident due to the reduced
grip of the tyres on the road. Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fittingn ew tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km, as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics )allow you to continue driving the vehicle even when one or more tyres lose all
air pressure.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with the tyre pressure loss warning
system or with the tyre pressure monitor and
on wheels specifically tested by Mercedes-
Benz.
i
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with aTIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. ATIREFIT
kit can be obtained from aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
You will find notes on driving with aflat tyre
in the "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 305). Winter operation
Please bear the following in mind
At the onset of winter ,have your vehicle win-
terproofed at aqualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at aMercedes-BenzS ervice Centre.
Observe the notes in the "Changing awheel"
section (Y page 323). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticit yand therefore traction and
brakin gpower; change the tyres on your vehi-
cle to M+S tyres .Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benzc annot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. M+S tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Bot htype soft yrea re
identified by th eM+S marking. Winter operation
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Only winter tyres bearing the
isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possibleg rip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allowd riving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter, as these tyres
have been designed specificallyf or driving on
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
WARNING
M+S tyres with atread depth of less than
4mmm ust be replaced. They are no longer
suitable for winter use and can no longer pro-
vide sufficient grip .This could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres which have alower max-
imum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Ben zService Centre.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres (Y page 183).
When you have fitted the M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 321).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 322). G
WARNING
If you fit the spare wheel when driving with M
+S tyres, bear in mind that driving stability will
be impaired due to unstable corneringc har-
acteristics caused by the different tyres. You
should therefore adapt your driving style and
drive carefully. Have the spare wheel replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use
aMercedes-Benz
Service Centr efor this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz ,orthat are of acorre-
spondin gstandard of quality.
If you inten dtofit snow chains, please bear
the following point sinmind:
R it is not permissible to attac hsnow chains
to all wheel-tyre combinations; see the
information under "Wheel/tyre combina-
tions" in the "Wheels and tyres" section.
R snow chains must not be fitted to emer-
genc yspare wheels, e.g. a"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
R fit snow chains only in pairs and only to the
rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to fit snow chains to steel wheels, make
sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first .The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 64) when pulling away with snow
chains fitted. This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in acontrolled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action). 320
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nc haracteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption ,may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damag eresulting from the us eoftyres,
wheel soraccessorie sothe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As aresult,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarante evehicle
safety if retreade dtyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for acertain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as aresult of driving over obstacles
increases.
i You will find atable of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y page 321).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyre softhe same size on agiven axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyre satagiven
tim e(summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtende dtyres) i
Vehicles with MOExtende dtyre sare not
equipped with aTIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommende dthat you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with aTIREFIT kit
if you fit tyre sthat do not feature run-flat
properties ,e.g. winter tyres. ATIREFIT kit
can be obtained fro maMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-
lowing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi-
nations are allocated to the vehicle models
through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: V1
E2
0024
,E2 20 CDI 24 V2
E2
5024
,E2 50 CDI V3
E3
5024 V4
E3
0024
,E3 50 CDI 24 V5
E5
0024 24
BlueEFFICIENCY Wheel and tyrec
ombinations
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Tyres
Summe
rtyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
205/5
5R1691 V 25
,26 7.
0Jx16H2ET38 #
— — — —
BA
205/55 R1
691W25, 26 7.0
Jx16H2ET38 — #
— — —
BA
235/45 R1
794W27 7.5
Jx17H2ET45 # # # #
—
BA 235/45 R1
794W
MOExtended 27, 28 7.5
Jx17H2ET45 # # # #
—
FA
RA 235/45 R1
794W
255/40 R1 794W29 7.5
Jx17H2ET45
8.5 Jx17H2ET49 # # # #
—
FA
RA 235/45 R1
794W
MOExtended 28
255/40 R1 794W
MOExtended 28, 29 7.5
Jx17H2ET45
8.5 Jx17H2ET49 # # # #
—
FA
RA
235/40 R1
891Y30
255/35 R1 894YXL29, 30 8.0
Jx18H2ET45
8.5 Jx18H2ET49 # # # # #
FA
RA
235/35 ZR19 XL
31, 32, 33
255/30 ZR19 XL 29, 31, 32, 33 8.5
Jx19H2ET44
8.5 Jx19H2ET44 # # # # #
FA
RA
235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
31, 32, 33
255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 29, 31, 32, 33 8.5
Jx19H2ET44
8.5 Jx19H2ET44 # # # # #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
205/55 R1
691HM+Si 25 7.0
Jx16H2ET38 # #
— — —
BA 235/45 R1
794HM+Si 7.5
Jx17H2ET45 # # # #
—
25
Onl yfor Coupé.
26 Not in combinatio nwithS ports packag ecode9 50/952, sports suspension cod e486 or dynamic handling
packag ecode4 83.
27 Cabriolet: not in combinatio nwith Sports package code 950/952, sport ssuspension code 486 or dynamic
handlin gpackage code 483.
28 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warnin gsystem.
29 Use of snow chain sisnot permitted. Observe the notes in the "Sno wchains" section.
30 All models except E500:only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sport ssuspension code
486 or dynamic handlin gpackage code 483.
31 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sport ssuspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
32 Not in combination with trailer tow hitc hcode 550.
33 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section. 326
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres
25
25
25
25

Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA 235/45 R17 94 H
M+SiMOExtended
28, 34 7.5
Jx17H2ET45 # # # #
—
BA 235/40 R18 95
HXLM+Si 8.0
Jx18H2ET45 # # # # #
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
29Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
T1
35/90 R16 102 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5
Bx16H2ET20 # #
— — —
T1
35/80 R17 103 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5
Bx17H2ET1 9.5 — — # #
—
T1
25/70 R18 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5
Bx18H2ET20 # # # # #
Yourv
ehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a"Minispare" emergency spare wheel, depend-
ing on the country, the engin eand the wheels fitted.
i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
28 MOExtended tyres (tyres featurin grun-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system.
34 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Ben zService Centre
for more information.
29 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tyrec
ombinations
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