Operation
Tires and wheels
Maximum tire inflation pressure
PSI (Pounds per square inch)
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire
under normal driving conditions.
A standard unit of measure for air pressure
-> bar, kilopascal (kPa).
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts
by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers
in recall situations or other safety matters
concerning tires and gives purchases the
means to easily identify such tires. The TIN
is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”
and “Date of manufacture”.
Recommended tire inflation pressure
Normal occupant weight
The recommended tire inflation pressure is
listed on Tire and Loading Information
placard located on driver’s door B-pillar for
normal driving conditions and provides
best handling, tread life and riding com-
fort. If so equipped, supplemental informa-
tion pertaining to special driving situations
can be found on the tire inflation pressure
label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by
68
kilograms (150 lbs).
Tire load rating
Occupant distribution
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
at their designated seating positions.
Tire ply composition and material used
Production options weight
Rim
This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac-
turers also must indicate the ply materials
in the tire and sidewall, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing over
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
5
lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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