SPRINTER vAN
manufacturer.
Break in the tires at moderate speeds for distance of about 65 miles.
Warning: always replace wheel nuts that are damaged or
rusted. Never apply oil or grease to wheel nuts. Damaged wheel hub
threads should be repaired immediately. Incorrect mounting bolts or im-
properly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This
could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts.
Checked tightness of wheel nuts regularly and retighten if necessary.
After changing a wheel, the wheel nuts must be tightened once the vehicle has
been driven for about 30 miles.
If new or repainted wheels are fitted, the wheel nuts must be retighten again
after about 600 to 3000 miles.
Warning: Fitting wheel sizes other than those supplied by
Sprinter to the vehicle will change the Sprinter’s handling characteristics
and may lead to an accident resulting in severe personal injuries, death
and property damage.
Do not use remolded tires.
Tighten all wheel nuts evenly in the sequence indicated to
133 Lbf/ Ft. + or - 14 Lbf. /Ft with a torque wrench..
NOTE: Read the Sprinter manual for wheel torque and wheel tightening
procedures.
Tire Grip
Tire grip is greatly reduced on a wet or icy road. Speed and driving style must
therefore be adapted to suit road conditions. In winter, install M + S radial
tires. Below a tread depth of 1/8 in., tire grip begins to decrease rapidly on
wet roads.
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may
occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid
grooves in the road, and apply brakes cautiously in the rain.
While we are on hydroplaning lets discuss driving in a flooded area. The major-
ity of flood-related deaths are caused by people attempting to drive through
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