2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 tire size

430 Practical hintsFlat tireWarning!
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In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving
characteristics are diminished in such situa-
tions as:

driving around curves


while braking


while accelerating rapidly
Therefore, your driving style must be adapt-
ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and
driving maneuvers, as well as driving over
obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road
areas). This is especially important if the
vehicle is heavily loaded.
The emergency driving distance that can be
achieved greatly depends on the demands
placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed,
load, driving maneuvers, road conditions,
outside temperature, etc., the distance can
be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is
driven cautiously, somewhat longer.
Do not continue driving in emergency mode
if

you notice knocking sounds


the vehicle starts to shake


smoke develops and you smell rubber


ESP
® is intervening continuously


you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
After driving in emergency mode, you must
have the rims inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
suitable for further use. The failed tire must
be replaced in any case.iWhen replacing individual or all tires on
the vehicle, make sure only matching
tires marked with “MOExtended” are
mounted in the size specified for your
vehicle (
page 456).

450 Technical dataRims and tires
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 312) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.
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 (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase 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.

451 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
CLS 500
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset (front axle)
1.38 in (28 mm)
Wheel offset (rear axle)
0.71 in (18 mm)
Summer tires
1
-
Winter tires
1,2
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.!Winter tires on rims with different
wheel offset front vs. rear cannot be
rotated.

453 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
CLS 500
CLS 500 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5Jx18H2
8.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
255/40 ZR18 95Y
or
255/40 ZR18 99Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1
245/40 R18 93V M+S
-
Winter tires
-
-
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5Jx18H2
9.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset
1.30 in (33 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
-
285/35 ZR18 97Y
or
285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1, 2
275/35 R18 95V M+S
-
Winter tires
-
-