Owners Manual

Tires and wheels
Overview
!
Only use tire and rim sizes approved for your type of vehicle. These have been specially
adapted for use with the control systems, such as ABS or ESP
®
.
Take note of the operating safety information on tires and wheels in the "Tires and wheels"
section (Y page 260).
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In particular, please also observe the permissible tire specifications in your country.
These regulations may determine a specific type of tire for your vehicle or prohibit the use
of certain types of tire which are permitted in other countries.
Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle.
Information on wheels and tires can be obtained at any authorized Sprinter Dealer. Data on
the original tires can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on
the driver's side of your vehicle (Y page 286).
Vehicle type 2500 3500
Rim size (steel wheel) 6.5 J x 16 5.5 J x 16
Rim size (alloy rim) 6.5 J x 16 —
Offset 2.13 in (54 mm) —
Half distance from center to
center
— 4.82 in (122.5 mm)
Wheel attachment Wheel bolts Wheel nuts
Tightening torque (steel
wheel)
177 lb-ft (240 Nm) 133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
Tightening torque (alloy
wheel)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm) —
Summer tires — —
All-weather tires
16
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N LT 215/85 R16 115/112N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112Q
Winter tires
16
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N
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LT 215/85 R16 115/112N
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Tire pressure
Take note of the information on tire pressure
in the "Wheels and tires" section
(Y page 263).
16
Radial tires.
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Operating data
Technical data