Operation
Tires and wheels
Summer tires
is comprised of the tire load rating 5
୴ page 295) and the tire speed
rating 6 (୴ page 295).
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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
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Index
Q
Speed rating
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
above 186 mph (300 km/h)
above 149 mph (240 km/h)
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size
designation and no service
description 5 and 6 (୴ page 295) is
given, the tire manufacturer must be
consulted for the maximum speed ca-
pability.
R
(99Y). The
“(Y)” speed rating in paren-
S
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.
T
H
V
If a service description 5 and 6
(୴ page 295) is given, the speed capa-
bility is limited by the speed symbol in
the service description.
W
Y
(Y)
ZR
Example: 245/40 ZR18 97Y.
In this example, “97Y” is the service
description. The letter “Y” designates
the speed rating and the speed capabil-
ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph
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At the tire manufacturer’s option, any
tire with a speed capability above
(300
km/h).
149
mph (240 km/h) can include a
“ZR” in the size designation (for exam-
ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the
maximum speed capability of the tire,
the service description for the tire must
be referred to. The service description
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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