Wheel And Tire Combinations; Overview - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Overview of abbreviations used in the
following tire tables:
BA: both axles
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FA: front axle
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RA: rear axle
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The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
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with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
in the tire pressure table on the inside of
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the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
( page 547).
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Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
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right)
the same type of tires at a given time
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(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT
kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit
may be obtained from a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
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On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheel rims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
at the factory as standard equipment or
optional extras.
If you would like to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, you may also, in

Wheel and tire combinations

certain circumstances, require rims of the
appropriate size. The sizes of the approved
winter tires may deviate from that of the
standard tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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