ALL MODELS, 200-20012005 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Technical Service Bulletin # S-40_10-034 Date: 001201

Tires - High Performance Tire Storage
Date: December 2000
Order No.: S-SI-40.10/34
Supersedes:
Group: 40
2000 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 (208.365) V6-3.2L (112.940) Page 115
SUBJECT:
ALL MODELS
STORAGE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES
High performance tires are typically made with nylon overlay that enables the tires to achieve the designated speed rating and also enhance tire
handling capabilities.
Nylon material has memory retention and when stored for long periods of time without movement, may flatspot. With this in mind, the following
steps should be taken to avoid flatspotting when vehicles equipped with high performance tires are not used for periods of time.
^ New vehicles should be stored with 44 psi in the tires. If the vehicle is operated, the air pressure should be reduced to the recommended
operating pressure and then increased to 44 psi prior to being placed back into storage.
^ All vehicles stored for periods longer than 30 days, should be stored with 44 psi in the tires and be moved several feet at least once during each
30 day period so that a different portion of the tread contacts the ground.