2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 rims

373 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire when observing the following
restrictions:

Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel with collapsible tire
mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 413).
Spare wheel bolts
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located in trunk with
vehicle tool kit)
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the spare wheel with
collapsible tire. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts2 for the
spare wheel with collapsible tire will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes. Warning!
G
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.

391 Practical hints
Flat tire
Removing the wheel
4Alignment bolt
Unscrew the upper-most wheel bolt
and remove.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt4 supplied in the vehicle tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located in trunk with
spare wheel)

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the spare wheel with
collapsible tire. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts2 for the
spare wheel with collapsible tire will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes. !To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.

407 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

413 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been specifi-
cally developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s side-
wall:

MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires


MOE = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
E
xtended (tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor information on driving with
MOExtended tires*, see
“MOExtendedsystem” (
page 312).
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
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.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 307) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.

414 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
17" tires
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 17 H2
71/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91H M+S
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
1
1Must be used in conjunction with Run-Flat Indicator* only.
205/50 R17 89H M+S
2
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S
2
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
1,2
2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

415 Technical data
Rims and tires
18" tires
SLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

416 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 17 H2
71/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
1
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2J x17 H2
81/2J x17 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R17 91W
2
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
1,2
245/40 R17 91W
2
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
1,2
1Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.2Must not be used with snow chains.

417 Technical data
Rims and tires
SLK 55 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2Jx18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.