Assess condition and tread depth of tires

AP40.10-P-4052A

Assess condition and tread depth of tires

20.12.2019

Model

223

Shoulder wear on tires of front axle

Center wear on tires of rear axle

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Topical note

Information on tires / rims

AH40.10-P-9411-01A

Topical note

Limited maximum speed for winter tires with speed index V

AH40.10-P-1020-03A

Preparatory activity

1

Lift vehicle with lifting platform.



AR00.60-P-1006A

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Check

2

Assess wear pattern of tires on front and rear axle.

 Greater wear at the shoulder compared to the center of the tire is normal for the front wheel-and-tire assemblies. On the tires of the rear wheel-and-tire assemblies the wear at the center of the tread depth is mostly somewhat more pronounced than at the tire shoulders.

If an unusual wear pattern is present,

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Rectify problem.

 After obtaining special order.

3

Assess tire tread depths of tires on front and rear axle.

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For summer tires with a minimum tread depth of approx. 3 mm (0.12 inches) and for winter tires with a minimum tread depth of approx. 4 mm (0.16 inches), replace tires for safety reasons.
Damage can otherwise occur.

 The major tread must exhibit a minimum tread depth of at least 1.6 mm (0.06 inches) along its entire circumference. Assess tire tread depth at point of greatest wear.

 The cited tire tread depths apply for the Federal Republic of Germany. Observe other country-specific requirements accordingly.

If the minimum tread depth is reached,

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Replace tires.

 After obtaining special order.

Finishing activity

4

Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.



AR00.60-P-1006A