Maximum tire load, Maximum tire inflation pressure, Mum tire load – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Tires and wheels
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Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard 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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Maximum tire load rating
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above illus-
tration.
The maximum tire load is the maximum
weight the tires are designed to support.
For more information on tire load rating, see
(
For information on calculating total and cargo
load capacities, see (
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire infla-
tion pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econ-
omy, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride com-
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
1
Maximum permissible tire inflation pres-
sure
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above illus-
tration.
This is the maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure for the tire.
Always follow the recommended tire inflation
pressure (
page 215) for proper tire infla-
tion.
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