2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 337

Technical data Rims and tires Rims and tires Only use tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Other tires and rims 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 deformation 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. i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation pressure table is located on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer's maintenance recommendation included with vehicle. Same size tires SL 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 8 /2J x17 1.38 in (35 mm) 255/45 R17 98W 255/45 R17 98V M+S 1 SL 55 AMG 81/2 J x18 1.18 in (30 mm) - 255/40 R18 95V M+S 337