Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Operator's Manual page 170

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Operation
Tires and wheels
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.
Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling characteristics
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cause uneven tire wear
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be more prone to damage from road
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adversely affect ride comfort
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increase stopping distance
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Checking tire inflation pressure
Safety notes
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.
Check the tire inflation pressure at least every
other week.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold ( Y page 165).
Checking tire inflation pressure
manually
Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire
inflation pressure:
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Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
X
Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
X
Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire
gauge and check against the
recommended tire inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar ( Y page 172). If
necessary, add air to achieve the
recommended tire inflation pressure.
X
If you have overfilled the tire, release tire
inflation pressure by pushing the metal
stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.
Then recheck the tire inflation pressure
with the tire gauge.
X
Install the valve cap.
X
Repeat this procedure for each tire.