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Replace rims or tires with the same designation, 
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. 
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further 
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for 
information on tested and recommended rims and tires 
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer 
advice concerning tire service and purchase.Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets. 
Furthermore - in the event of tire replacement - the 
spare wheel (except Sport Package version), if possible, 
should be used on the rear axle. Rims and tires must be 
of the correct size and type. For dimensions, see 
page 273.
We recommend that you break in new tires for approx. 
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be 
fastened to a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm) 
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, see page 273. 
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2 Must only be used with special MB authorized snow chains.
3 Must not be used with snow chains.Rims and summer tires 
(Sport package)
Model SL 500 SL 600
Rims front axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.0 in (25 mm)8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.0 in (25 mm)
Rims rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:9
1/2 J x 18 H 2
0.9 in (23 mm)10 J x 18 H 2
1.0 in (25 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle245/40 ZR 18
275/35 ZR 18
3
245/40 ZR 18
275/35 ZR 18
3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:8
1/4 J x 17 H 2
1.33 in (34 mm)8
1/4 J x 17 H 2
1.33 in (34 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 245/45 R 17 95W
2
245/45 R 17 95W
2