CL 500 (215.375) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2000)
Tires: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications
Date: September, 2000
Order No.: P-SI-40. 10/033
Supersedes:
Group: 40
SUBJECT:
ALL MODELS, MODEL YEARS 2000-2001 FACTORY-APPROVED SUMMER/ALL-SEASON/WINTER TIRES
This following is a list of summer/winter tires and snow chains currently approved by DaimlerChrysler AG for all Mercedes-Benz models sold in the
USA by MB USA starting with model year 2000. A chart showing the maximum speed ratings is also included.
We recommend that only DaimlerChrysler AG approved tires be used on any Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Note:
Some of the approved tires listed may not be factory installed on USA Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and may not be available in the USA, or their
production may be discontinued by the manufacturer. If the original tire is no longer available for replacement purposes, a replacement tire from the
same manufacturer with the same size, speed and load rating but with a different sidewall and/or tread pattern may be substituted.
For those models where the Operator's Manual indicates there is sufficient clearance for snow chains, approved snow chains can be purchased directly
from:
RUD Chain Inc.
P.O. Box 8145
Cedar Rapids, IA 52408
Phone: (319) 39C~4040
The approved snow chain model is the Euromatic S.
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Speed and load ratings for the previous VR tires can be confirmed by the individual tire manufacturer.
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The tire speed rating symbol "W" has been added to the familiar speed symbols "Q/R/S/T/H/V/VR/ZR". This new symbol is used to designate tires
approved for a top speed of 162 mph. When installing new tires, these tires can be used to replace VR and ZR tires, because the affected vehicles
have a limited top speed of 150 mph.
Tire Speed Rating
CAUTION!
All tires on the vehicle must be in the same speed rating category. Clients should be made aware of the maximum speed ratings (refer to table). This
is especially important if winter tires are installed which have a lower speed rating than the summer tires normally used.
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In case of a wheel change (e.g., light alloy wheels for steel wheels), be certain that the proper spare lug bolts are kept conspicuously near the spare
wheel. Ensure the proper bolts are used with each set of wheels.
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Retightening of the lug bolts after approx. 100-500 miles as previously specified is no longer necessary.