Tires and wheels
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Index
ZR...(..Y)
ZR
Speed rating
Index
Speed rating
above 186 mph (300 km/h)
above 149 mph (240 km/h)
H M+S15 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S15
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
RAt the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
with a speed capability above 149 mph
i Not all M+S rated tires provide special
winter performance. Make sure the tires
you use show M+S and the mountain/
snowflakeimarking on the tire
sidewall. These tires meet specific snow
traction performance requirements of the
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifically
for use in snow conditions.
(240
km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
designation (for example: 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 is comprised of
load indexA and speed symbolB.
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size
designation and no service description is
given, the tire manufacturer must be
consulted for the maximum speed
capability.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of:
R155 mph (250 km/h):
If a service description is given, the speed
capability is limited by the speed symbol in
the service description. Example:
-
-
SL 550
SL 550 (Sport Package)
245/40
ZR18 97Y. In this example, “97Y”
- SL 600
is the service description. The letter “Y”
designates the speed rating and the speed
capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph
-
-
-
SL 600 (Sport Package)
SL 63 AMG
(300
km/h).
SL 65 AMG
RAny tire with a speed capability above
R186 mph (300 km/h):
SL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
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 (99Y). The “(Y)”
speed symbol in parenthesis 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.
- SL 65 AMG with increased top speed
The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
may have a tire speed rating above the
maximum speed permitted by the electronic
speed limiter.
Make sure your tires have the required tire
speed rating as specified for your vehicle in
the “Technical data” section (Y page 299),
for example when purchasing new tires.
All-season and winter tires
Index
Speed rating
If you are uncertain about the correct reading
of the information given on a tire’s sidewall,
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to assist you.
Q M+S15 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S15 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
15
or M+Sifor winter tires
Z
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| 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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