Storage - Tire Info

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx>]

While I was on All-Data this afternoon I noticed this Shop Bulletin 
covering tire storage. Since I was ready to put my D away for a 
while I found it interesting, especially since I have some fairly 
new Michelins.

Harold McElraft - 3354

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 
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.