General information on rim / tire conversions - AH40.10-P-1050-01A

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When tires of dimensions other than those listed as standard in the vehicle's registration papers are mounted within the Federal Republic of Germany, the department of motor vehicles must enter the dimensions of the non-standard tires in the vehicle's registration slip and title. The condition for this approval is a prior, positive appraisal issued by a technical officer at an officially recognized vehicle inspection station (TUV). The appraisal and approval documentation for tire sizes with prior approval from Mercedes-Benz is usually already contained in the listings maintained at the inspection stations.

Always observe all national and local regulations when mounting tires in other countries.

Light alloy wheels are only required by law if in the vehicle registration documents under Section 33 to Section 20 up to 23 the restriction A. light-alloy rim (on light alloy rims) is expressly stated.

The designation A. in the vehicle papers merely stands for "on rim," or "on wheel," and does not indicate that aluminum wheels are required.

General Operating Approval (ABE) is issued for each individual non-standard wheel by the Federal Motor Vehicle Registry (KBA); approval is always issued in combination with a specific vehicle type. The ABE certificate of conformity is usually supplied by the vendor when a wheel is sold, and constitutes the basis for subsequent inspection and an entry indicating official approval in an individual vehicle's registration papers.

With many rim/tire/combination conditions listed in the ABE are to be taken into account (e.g. body change, vehicle modification).

The assignment of the speed rating of the tires is based on the maximum speed of the vehicle.

If winter tires are fitted that are assigned the speed index V (up to 240 m/h), ensure that the tires have a low load index. These tires are thus not approved for unrestricted use as replacements. The reduction in so called axle weight allowance may lead to a lower permissible maximum speed.

These facts should be pointed out to customers whose vehicle is equipped with V-tires.

Retail tire suppliers have access to tables containing information on weight capacities and possible reductions in top speed.