Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Operator's Manual page 181

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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
103 lb-ft (140 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
rotation (spinning) direction of the tire
( Y page 175).
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.
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If applicable to your vehicle's tire
configuration, 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
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 "Wheel
change" ( Y page 255).
Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire labeling
Besides tire name (sales designation) and
manufacturer name, a number of markings
can be found on a tire.
Following are some explanations for the
markings on your vehicle's tires:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
1
( Y page 177)
DOT, Tire Identification Number
2
( Y page 183)
Maximum tire load ( Y page 175)
3
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