2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS tire size

434 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction 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 sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics)
original equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
iFor information on driving with MOExtended
tires, see “MOExtended system*” (
page 414).
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental 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 different tire defor-
mation characteristics that could cause them to
come into contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle 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 pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (
page 313) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 313). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the placard located on the in-
side 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
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory
equipment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Performance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

435 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S.225/45 R17 91H M+S.
Rims (light alloy) –7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset –1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires*1,2,3
3Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
–225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended

437 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280*
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires1205/55 R16 91V225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8J x16 H28.5 J x17 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3225/50 R16 92V245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.3Must not be used with snow chains.

466 Index
Time and date synchronization with head
unit* (Control system) 141
TIN 329
Tire and Loading Information 308
Tire and loading terminology 327
Tire care and maintenance 305
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 404
Air pressure 327
Checking 312, 314
Tire inspection 305
Tire load rating 329
Tire ply composition and material
used 329
Tire speed rating 320, 330
Tire terminology 327
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 401
Vehicle tool kit 382, 383Tires 304, 434
Cleaning 306
Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 283
Flat tire 401
Important guidelines 304
Inflating with air pump 411
MOExtended* 434
Mounting wheel 409
Removing wheel 409
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 434
Rotating 330
Run Flat Indicator* 315
Service life 305
Sizes 434
Snow chains 333
Spare wheel 385
Speed rating 285Storing 306
Temperature 326
Traction 284
Tread depth 306, 332
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 283
Wear pattern 331
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Winter 332
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 421
Traction 88, 330
Transmission
Messages in the multifunction
display 360
Transmission see Automatic transmis-
sion* or Manual Transmission
Transporting the vehicle 92
Traveling abroad 287