Rotating Wheels - Mercedes-Benz 2000 SL Operator's Manual

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Warning!
When replacing a tire on the 9
Package SL 500) or 10 J x 18 H2 (Sport Package
SL 600) wheel rim, removal or mounting must only
be done over the back flange. Removal or
installation over the front flange will cause rim/
tire failure leading to serious or fatal injury.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread
is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained
damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, use only genuine Mercedes-
Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim
type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts
loosening and possibly an accident.
Tires, Wheels
Instruments
Operation
and controls
1
/
J x 18 H2 (Sport
2
Instrument
Driving
cluster display

Rotating wheels

Wheel rotation applies only when winter tires are
mounted on all four wheels.
The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of
tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel.
Rotating, however, should be carried out as
recommended by the tire manufacturer, before the
characteristic tire wear pattern (shoulder wear on front
wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels) becomes
visible, as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate.
Important!
Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow
on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement.
Notes:
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Practical hints
Car care
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