rims MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG 2006 R171 User Guide

415 Practical hints
Flat tire

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while
vehicle is raised.Removing the wheel
4Alignment bolt

Unscrew the upper-most wheel bolt
and remove.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt4 supplied in the vehicle tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located under plastic
cover on the outside of spare wheel
rim)
Warning!
G
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.

433 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

439 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested
and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
®. Tires specially developed for
your vehicle and tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s side-
wall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires


MOE = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
E
xtended (tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor information on driving with
MOExtended tires, see
“MOExtendedsystem*” (
page 333).
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal 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 dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 328) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition (
page 328). If such information
is provided, it can be found on the plac-
ard located on the inside of the fuel fill-
er flap. The tire inflation pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

440 Technical dataRims and tires
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Sport Package etc.), equipping
your vehicle with winter tires approved
for your vehicle model may also require
the purchase of two or four wheel rims
of the recommended size for use with
these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

441 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tiresModel
SLK 280
SLK 280
SLK 350
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
Rims (light alloy)
-
-
Wheel offset
-
-
Winter tires
1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S.
225/45 R17 91H M+S.
Rims (light alloy)
7Jx16H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires*
1,2,3
3Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)

442 Technical dataRims and tiresModel
SLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
Rims (light alloy)
-
-
Wheel offset
-
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
2Not available as factory equipment.3For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
205/50 R17 89H M+S.
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S.
225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
SLK 280
SLK 280*
SLK 350
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires
1
205/55 R16 91W
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
2
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
8 J x16 H2
8.5 J x17 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
225/50 R16 92W
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.3Must not be used with snow chains.

444 Technical dataRims and tires
SLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
2
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x17 H2
8.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)

445 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel with collapsible tire
All models
Rim (light alloy)
4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire
145/70-17 92P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the collapsible tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation
pressure of the collapsible tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the
road tires.
Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi-
mately 51 psi (3.5 bar).iThe SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* does not have a spare wheel.
The SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* is equipped with TIREFIT
(page 408).

474 IndexR
Radio
Operation (Audio system) 209
Operation (Control system) 129
Satellite* (USA only) 130
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 301
Reading lamps 119
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 177
Recommended inflation pressure 345
Recovery services for stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 280
Refrigerant (Air conditioning) 451
Refueling 304
Regular checks 305
Remote control see SmartKey
Remote door unlock with Tele Aid 280
Reporting, safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button (Instrument cluster) 25
Residual engine heat utilization see RESTREST 461
Automatic climate control* 202
Climate control 188
Restraint systems 461
Retractable hardtop 252, 461
Locking after raising/lowering 255
Opening and closing 252
Operating manually 397
Problems when operating 255
Summer opening/convenience
closing* 257
Wind screen 259
Rims 345, 439
Roadside Assistance 12, 277
Roll bar 462
RON 304, 462
Roof rack 265
Rubber parts, cleaning 359
Run Flat Indicator* 329S
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects, reporting 18
Safety, occupant 64
Satellite radio* (USA only) 130, 214
Seat belts 71
Cleaning 360
Fastening 47
Force limiter 74
Proper use of 49, 73
Release button 49
Safety guidelines 68
Warning lamp 366
Seating capacity 322
Seats 104
Adjusting 38
Easy-entry/exit feature* 43
Head restraint height 41
Heating* 104
Power seats* 40
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever* lock 51, 462