Rotation; Vehicle Maximum Load On; Wear Pattern; Vehicle Maximum Load On The Tire - Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides con-
sumers with ratings for a tire's traction, tem-
perature and treadwear. Ratings are deter-
mined 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

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.
Rotating tires
G Warning!
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
G Warning!
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).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all around.
If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the
same dimension all around, tires can be
rotated, observing a front-to-rear rotation
pattern that will maintain the intended rota-
tion (spinning) direction of the tire
( Y page 212).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle is
equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire
dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation is not
possible.
If applicable to your vehicle's tire configura-
tion, tires can be rotated according to the tire
manufacturer's recommended intervals in
the tire manufacturer's warranty pamphlet
located in your vehicle literature portfolio. If
none is available, tires should be rotated
every 3 000 to 6 000 miles (5 000 to
10 000 km), or sooner if necessary, according
to the degree of tire wear. The same rotation
(spinning) direction must be maintained.
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear
Tires and wheels
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.
For information on wheel change, see "Flat
tire" ( Y page 317).
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