Mercedes-Benz 2000 SL 500, Operator'S Manual

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230 Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Spare Wheel
(with Sport Package)
The spare wheel rim size is 8
1
/
4
J x 17 H2 with tire size
245/45 R 17 95W.
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel.
Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow
on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement. If the arrow on tire sidewall does not point
in direction of vehicle forward movement when using
the spare wheel, observe the following restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 274.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may
cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and
possible injuries.
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change when driving with
a mounted spare wheel.
The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.