Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 260)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
ț Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths of less than
1 /
8
in (3 mm).
ț When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Tire care and maintenance
Check the tire inflation pressure at least
every other week. For more information on
checking tire inflation pressure, see “Rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure”
(
୴ page 268).
Tire inspection
Every time you check your tire inflation
pressure, you should also inspect your
tires for the following:
ț excessive treadwear ( ୴ page 261)
ț cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber
ț bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in
the tread or side of the tire
Replace the tire if you find any of the above
conditions.
Warning!
G
Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam-
aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure
loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
( ୴ page 262). Otherwise, the driving stabili-
ty of the vehicle will be adversely affected,
especially when driving at high speeds.
Warning!
G
Have worn or damaged tires replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
( ୴ page 262). Otherwise, the driving stabili-
ty of the vehicle will be adversely affected,
especially when driving at high speeds.