Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 337)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
For additional information on tire load
rating, see “Load identification”
(
୴ page 338).
Tire speed rating
The tire speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 334)
indicates the approved maximum speed
for the tire.
Warning!
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The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR ( ୴ page 344) of your vehi-
cle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result
which may cause an accident and/or seri-
ous personal injury to you or others.
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part.
Warning!
G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the placard located
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.
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Tire load rating 5 ( ୴ page 334) and
Tire speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 334) are
also referred to as “service descrip-
tion”.
Warning!
G
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the
maximum speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire
failure, causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury and possible death, for you
and for others.
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Tire load rating 5 ( ୴ page 334) and
Tire speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 334) are
also referred to as “service descrip-
tion”.