Operation
Tires and wheels
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96
lb-ft (130 Nm).
(5000 to 10000
km), or sooner if neces-
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (୴ page 294).
For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (୴ page 400) and
(୴ page 417).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| 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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