2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG wheel

413 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-
cle be transported with all wheels off the
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref-
erable to other types of towing.When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehi-
cle may be towed with all wheels on the
ground or front wheels raised (except vehi-
cles with 4MATIC) only so far as necessary
to have the vehicle moved to a safe loca-
tion where the recommended towing
methods can be employed.
!Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment with SmartKey in starter switch
turned to position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 88) and the automatic central
locking (
page 112).
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing
so could damage the transfer case,
which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the ve-
hicle with all wheels on the ground.
!If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised (not permissible for vehicles
with 4MATIC), the engine must be shut
off (SmartKey in starter switch
position0 or 1). Otherwise the ESP
®
will immediately be engaged and will
apply the rear wheel brakes.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the selector lever must
be in positionN and the SmartKey
must be in starter switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground or the front axle raised,
the vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).

414 Practical hintsTowing the vehicle
!
To be certain to avoid a possibility of
damage to the drivetrain, however, we
recommend the drive shaft be discon-
nected at the rear axle drive flange (ve-
hicles with 4MATIC: disconnected at
the front and rear axle drive flanges) for
any towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage.Warning!
G
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-
move SmartKey from starter switch and re-
insert.Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.iThe gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP and the SmartKey
will not turn in the starter switch if the
battery is disconnected or discharged.
See information on the battery
(page 408) or on jump starting
(page 411).
iTo signal turns while being towed with
the hazard warning flasher in use, turn
SmartKey in starter switch to
position2 and activate the combina-
tion switch for the left or right turn sig-
nal in the usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz-
ard warning flasher will operate again.

415 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1Cover on right side of front bumper
2Cover on right side of rear bumperRemoving cover

Press mark on cover in the direction of
arrow.

Lift cover off to reveal the threaded
hole for towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk (
page 384).

Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into
its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt

Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-
wise with wheel wrench.

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

Store towing eye bolt and wheel
wrench in trunk.
Installing cover

Fit cover and snap into place.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position2, or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (
page 35) in
position2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(
page 88).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking (
page 112).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.

427 Technical data
Rims and tires
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase of two or four wheel rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

428 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 600 (without Sport Package*
and without Appearance
Package*)
S 600 (with Appearance
Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
8 J x18 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
1
245/45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires
2
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires
2, 3
3For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
225/55 R17 97H M+S.
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1

429 Technical data
Rims and tires
S 430, S 500, S 600 (with Sport
Package*)
S55AMG
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(with Sport Package*)
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1, 2

or
8.5 J x18 EH23
8 J x18 H2
1, 2
or
8.5J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only.2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Must not be used with snow chains.
8 J x19 H2
1, 2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
4
4Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
-
All-season tires
4
-
-
-
Winter tires
4, 5
5For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
2
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
2
245/40 R19 98V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2

430 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
S430, S500, S600 ( with
Sport Package*)
S55AMG
S65AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8.5 J x 18 EH2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra
Load)
or
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.81 in (46 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/40 R18 101Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
265/40 R18 97Y
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2

431 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (with Sport
Package*), S 600, S 55 AMG
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8 J x 18 H2
8Jx19 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-