Winter driving
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Sidewall
Treadwear indicators
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”
that show across the tread of a tire when only
1
/16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by
tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in
recall situations or other safety matters
concerning tires and gives purchasers the
means to easily identify such tires. The TIN is
comprised of “Manufacturer’s identification
mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date
of manufacture”.
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using U.S.
government testing procedures. The ratings
are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Tire ply composition and material used
Load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing
it by two.
This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and sidewall, which
include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Winter driving
General information
Tire speed rating
Have your vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Part of tire designation (speed symbol);
indicates the speed range for which a tire is
approved.
Winter tires
G Warning!
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68
designated seating capacity.
kilograms (150 lb) times the vehicle’s
Winter tires with a tread depth of less than
1/6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
Traction
G Warning!
The adhesive friction of a tire on a surface on
which it moves. The amount of grip provided.
If you use your spare wheel when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may very
well impair turning stability and that overall
driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your
driving style accordingly.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Have the spare wheel replaced by a regular
road wheel with a winter tire at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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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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