Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Operator's Manual page 167

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result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.
Retreaded tires are not tested or
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be
recognized on retreads. The operating
safety of the vehicle cannot be assured
when such tires are used.
G Warning!
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that
possible damage to your vehicle has
occurred, you should turn on the hazard
warning flashers, carefully slow down, and
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or tire dealer for repairs.
G Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
could lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire or driving at high
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speed with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Important guidelines
Only use sets of tires and rims of the same
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type and make.
Tires must be of the correct size for the rim.
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Break in new tires for approximately
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60 miles (100 km/h) at moderate speeds.
Regularly check the tires and rims for
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damage. Dented or bent rims can cause tire
inflation pressure loss and damage to the
tire beads.
If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
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inflation pressure and correct as required.
Do not allow your tires to wear down too
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far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are
sharply reduced at tread depths of less
1
than / in (3 mm).
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When replacing individual tires, you should
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mount new tires on the front wheels first
(on vehicles with same-sized wheels all
around).
Operation
Tires and wheels
Recommended tire inflation pressure
G Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and
Loading Information placard located on the
driver's door B-pillar ( Y page 172).
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