2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 352

Rotating wheels The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel. Rotating, however, should be carried out as recommended by the tire manufacturer, before the characteristic tire wear pattern (shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels) becomes visible, as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate. Notes: Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside. The use of retread tires is not recommended. Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle. Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage to the tire beads. For this reason, check rims for damage at regular intervals. The rim flanges must be checked for wear before a tire is mounted. Remove burrs, if any. Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure after rotating the wheels. For tire inflation pressure see inside of fuel filler flap and also page 296. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 349 Instrument cluster display Spare wheel Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package) Important! The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional. However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has a limited service life of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) use before a standard wheel rim must replace it. In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the spare wheel. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Warning! The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. Practical hints Car care Technical data Index