2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 262

Operation Tires and wheels Storing tires Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better hydroplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire. Warning! Warning! Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. 1) The Tire and Loading Information placard can be found on the driver's door B-pillar. This placard tells you important information about the number of people that can be in the vehicle and the total weight that can be carried in the vehicle. It also contains information on the proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. ! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. Cleaning tires ! Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire. Always replace a damaged tire. G G 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. 19" turbine-style wheels: The wheels must be mounted corresponding to the labelling on the inside of the rim, where LEFT refers to the left-hand side of the vehicle and RIGHT to the right-hand side of the vehicle, both seen in direction of travel. When unidirectional tires are mounted, make sure that they rotate in the direction specified. Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle will be adversely affected, especially when driving at high speeds. 262