Tires and wheels
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Tire inspection
Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.
Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply
reduced at tread depths of less than 1/8 in
Every time you check the tire inflation
pressure, you should also inspect your tires
for the following:
(3
mm).
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six places
on the tread circumference and become
visible at a tread depth of approximately
Rexcessive treadwear (Y page 198)
Rcord or fabric showing through the tire’s
rubber
1
/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is
Rbumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in the
tread or side of the tire
considered worn and should be replaced.
The recommended minimum tire tread depth
for summer tires is 1/ in (3 mm). The
8
Replace the tire if you find any of the above
conditions.
recommended minimum tire tread depth for
Make sure you also inspect the spare tire
periodically for condition and inflation. Spare winter tires is 1
/ in (4 mm).
6
tires will age and become worn over time even
if never used, and thus should be inspected
and replaced when necessary.
Life of tire
G Warning!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
6
years, regardless of the remaining tread.
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:
Treadwear indicator: appears as a solid
band across the tread.
RDriving style
RTire inflation pressure
RDistance driven
Storing tires
!
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place
Tread depth
G Warning!
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease
and fuels.
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible
at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we
recommend that you do not allow your tires
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
Cleaning tires
! Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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