Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 282)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
̄ Tires and wheels
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for information on tested and
recommended rims and tires for summer
and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and
purchase.
Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. The operating safety of the
vehicle cannot be assured when such tires
are used.
Important guidelines
ț Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.
ț Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.
ț Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.
ț Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire inflation pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads.
ț If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as
required.
ț Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1 /
8
in (3 mm).
ț When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Warning!
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Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the
original part. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-
tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted:
ț The wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged.
ț The operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct.
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.