2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class snow chains

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety sys-
tems such as ABS and ESP
®to function opti-
mally in winter. These tires have been devel-
oped specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 575).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(
Ypage 577).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop. If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Ypage 593).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to install snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
ROn vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you must drive at a raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been installed
(
Ypage 194).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
®when pull-
ing away with snow chains installed
(
Ypage 74). You can thereby allow the wheels
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Tire pressure571
Wheels and tires
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Tires
SL 400
Summer tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R1895 Y2,3BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
FA: 255/40 R18 95 Y2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.87 in (47.5 mm)
R19
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL2
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.87 in (47.5 mm)
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL2
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R19/R20
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR20 (99 Y) XL
4
FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
2Also available as MOExtended tires.3Not in conjunction with Sports package (code 950).4Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
Wheel and tire combinations595
Wheels and tires
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Winter tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si2BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
SL 550
Summer tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 95 Y2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.87 in (47.5 mm)
R19
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL2
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.87 in (47.5 mm)
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL2
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL2, 4
FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R19/R20
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR20 (99 Y) XL
4
FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
2Also available as MOExtended tires.4Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
596Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

Winter tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si2BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Summer tires
iMercedes-AMG vehicles with 20-inch wheels on the rear axle: if replaced with 19-inch
wheels, ETS may intervene noticeably earlier during the first few kilometers. After approx-
imately 10 km, ETS functions as usual again. Information on ETS can be found under "ETS
(Electronic Traction System)" (
Ypage 74).
R19/R20
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XLFA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR20 (99 Y) XL
4
FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
Winter tires
R19
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S iFA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
2Also available as MOExtended tires.4Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
Wheel and tire combinations597
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