2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 260
2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Manual
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Operation Tires and wheels Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than 1/8 in (3 mm). When replacing individual tires, you should mount new tires on the front wheels first (on vehicles with same-sized wheels all around). Tire care and maintenance Tire inspection Warning! G Every time you check your tire inflation pressure, you should also inspect your tires for the following: excessive treadwear ( page 261) cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find any of the above conditions. Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. Have worn or damaged tires replaced in pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified ( page 262). Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle will be adversely affected, especially when driving at high speeds. G Check the tire inflation pressure at least every other week. For more information on checking tire inflation pressure, see "Recommended tire inflation pressure" ( page 268). Have worn or damaged tires replaced in pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified ( page 262). Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle will be adversely affected, especially when driving at high speeds. 260