Technical data
Rims and tires
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Rims and tires
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Only use tires which have been tested and
! Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as
The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:
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poor handling characteristics
increased noise
i The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen- but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
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MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Performance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.
MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires (applicable to selected tire sizes only)
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics)
original equipment tires
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended tire in-
flation pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (୴ page 301) or for vehicle loads
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
i For information on driving with MOExtended less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
tires, see “MOExtended system” (୴ page 312).
(୴ page 301). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the placard located on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
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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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