3.5 Tires

3.5 Tires

The body manufacturer must ensure that: • the largest permissible factory-authorized tires can be fitted. • the distance between the tire and the mudguard or wheel housing is sufficient even when snow or antiskid chains are fitted, with the suspension fully compressed (including any twist) (Adherence to valid regulations). • that the relevant information in the drawings is observed.

If the option of fitting snow and anti-skid chains cannot be guaranteed, the operator should be informed by the body manufacturer (operating instructions).

Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and codes governing the approval of tires. These regulations may define a specific type of tire for your vehicle or may forbid the use of certain tire types which are approved in other countries. NAFTA does not offer optional tire sizes for any model. <FG>

Be sure to fit tires of the same size and same type on all wheels.

a Risk of accident

Exceeding the specified tire load-bearing capacity or the permissible maximum tire speed can lead to tire damage or failure. The operator could lose control of the vehicle, and cause an accident and injuries. For this reason, only fit tires of a type and size approved for your vehicle and observe the tire loadbearing capacity required for your vehicle. Observe tire speed index. If you have other wheels fitted • the brakes or components of the suspension system could be damaged • wheel and tire clearance can no longer be guaranteed • the brakes or components of the suspension system can no longer function correctly.

If tires of different sizes are fitted, the power train could be damaged.