380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Wheels: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires - Traction Device `Spikes-Spider' is Not Approved
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
March 1988 REF.NO. MBNA 40/8
SUBJECT:
SPIKES-SPIDER TRACTION DEVICE
It has come to our attention that some Mercedes-Benz dealers are purchasing a traction aid device called Spikes-Spider.
The use of the Spikes-Spider traction aid device IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE ON ANY MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLE.
Special lug bolts, which we have no design or quality control over, are required to attach the eight plastic arms onto a hub which is then secured with a
retaining ring.
Additional information received from DBAG shows that the traction improvement on an incline can be insufficient for take-off.