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Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as
ț poor handling characteristics
ț increased noise
ț increased fuel consumption
Same size tires
!
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel fill-
er cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.
SL 500 SL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy) 8
1
/
2
J x17 8
1
/
2
J x18
Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 98W –
Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 98V M+S 255/40 R18 95V M+S
