wheel size MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2012 User Guide

On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5000 km to 10,000 km depending on
the degree of tyre wear. Maintain the direc-
tion of tyre rotation.
Cleant he contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and
reactivate the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 327) if necessary. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may fit the spare wheel against the direc-
tion of rotation. Observe the time restriction
on use as well as the speed limitation speci-
fied on the spare wheel. Storing wheels
Store tyres that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent. Fitting
awheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 309).
X If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, uncou-
ple it.
X Remove the vehicle tool kit and the jack
(Y page 306).
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Remove the spare wheel from the spare
wheel bracket (Y page 307).
Securing the vehicle against rolling
away X
On level ground: place chocks or other
suitable items unde rthe front and rear of
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change.
X On downhill gradients: place chocks or
other suitable items in front of the wheels
of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
must be positioned vertically, directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is
used incorrectly, it could tip over while the
vehicle is raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel 330
Changing
awheelWheels and tyres

X
Stow the jack and the vehicle tools in the
vehicle again.
X Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjus titifnecessary.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benzr ec-
ommends that you only use tyres, wheels
and accessories which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benzs pecifically for your
vehicle. These tyres have been specially
adapted for use with the driving safety sys-
tems, such as ABS or ESP ®
.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz .Cer-
tain characteristics, 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
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Large wheels: the lower the section width
for a certain 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 a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y
page 325). Check tyre pressures
regularly and only when the tyres are cold.
i Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R fit the same type of tyres on your vehicle
at a given time (summer tyres, winter
tyres, all-weather tyres, All Terrain tyres)
The tyre and wheel combinations listed in the
tables below apply to the following models: V1 G 500
V2 G 350 BlueTEC
V3 G 63 AMG
G 65 AMG
i
Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries. Tyres
G3 50 BlueTEC Summer tyres
Tyres Light-alloy
wheels
265/60 R18 109 H
Tyre manufacturer
recommended by
Mercedes-Benz:
Bridgestone. 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 63 i
You can obtai ninformation abou ttyres
and tyre dimensions that are no tlisted here
at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Wheel and tyre combinations
333Wheels and tyres Z