Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren R199 owners manual page 259

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Operation Tires and wheels For safety reasons, only use tires and rims Warning! G Important guidelines which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on SLR vehicles. !A wheel change should only be carried out Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Other- Center for information on tested and tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have wise there is a danger of damaging the vehicle by sustained damage, replace them. jacking it up incorrectly. recommended rims and tires for summer For the first 100 miles (160 km) avoid and winter operation. They can also offer Have worn or damaged tires replaced in advice concerning tire service and pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure high-speed cornering. Do not exceed a purchase. the tires rotate in the direction specified speed of 125 mph (200 km/h).1 ( page 261). Otherwise, the driving stabili- Only use sets of tires and rims of the Warning! G ty of the vehicle will be adversely affected, same type and make. especially when driving at high speeds. When replacing rims, only use genuine Tires must be of the correct size for the Replace rims or tires with the same designa- rim. tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the original part. Contact an authorized particular rim type. Failure to do so can Regularly check the tires and rims for Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-result in the bolts loosening and possibly an damage. Dented or bent rims can tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are accident. cause tire inflation pressure loss and mounted: Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-damage to the tire beads. The wheel brakes or suspension mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire components can be damaged. damage cannot always be recognized on re-inflation pressure and correct as The operating clearance of the wheels treads. The operating safety of the vehicle required. and the tires may no longer be correct.cannot be assured when such tires are used. 1 Please always drive carefully and obey applicable speed limits. 258

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