Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 303)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Rim diameter
The rim diameter 4 ( ୴ page 301) is the
diameter of the bead seat, not the
diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is
indicated in inches (in).
Tire load rating
The tire load rating 5 ( ୴ page 301) is a
numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
For example, a load rating of 91 corre-
sponds to a maximum load of 1356 lbs
(615 kg) the tire is designed to support.
See also “Maximum tire load”
(
୴ page 306) where the maximum load as-
sociated with the load index is indicated in
kilograms and lbs.
For additional information on tire load
rating, see “Load identification”
(
୴ page 304).
Warning!
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The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR ( ୴ page 311) 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!
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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 301) and
tire speed rating 6 ( ୴ page 301) are
also referred to as “service descrip-
tion”.