Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 305)

304
Operation
Tires and wheels
ț Any tire with a speed capability above
186 mph (300 km/h) must include a
“ZR” in the size designation AND the
service description must be placed in
parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18
(99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in paren-
thesis designates the maximum speed
capability of the tire as being above
186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire
manufacturer for the actual maximum
permissible speed of the tire. All-season and winter tires Load identification
1 Load identification
Index Speed rating
Q M+S 1
1 or M+S .for winter tires
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S 1 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S 1 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
1
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
i
Not all M+S rated tires provide special
winter performance. Make sure the
tires you use show M+S and the moun-
tain/snowflake symbol
.marking
on the tire sidewall. These tires meet
specific snow traction performance re-
quirements of the Rubber Manufactur-
ers Association (RMA) and the Rubber
Association of Canada (RAC) and have
been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions.
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.