2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 385

Technical data Rims and tires Rims and tires ! For safety reasons, only use tires and rims which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on SLR vehicles. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP®. ! Using tires and rims other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz 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. This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle. i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver's door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire pressure information for driving at high speeds ( page 269) or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. If such information is provided, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer's maintenance recommendation included with vehicle. 385