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have a code with two symbols. Retreaded
tires have a code with four symbols.
Further information about retreaded tires
( Y page 270).
Tire size: identifier = describes the tire size.
Tire type code: tire type code ? can be
used by the manufacturer as a code to
describe specific characteristics of the tire.
Date of manufacture: date of manufacture
A provides information about the age of a
tire. The first and second positions represent
the week of manufacture, starting with "01"
for the first calendar week. Positions three
and four represent the year of manufacture.
For example, a tire that is marked with
"3208", was manufactured in week 32 in
2008.
Tire ply material
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
This information describes the tire cord and
the number of layers in sidewall : and under
the tread ;.
Definitions for tires and loading
Tire ply composition and material
used
Describes the number of layers or the number
of rubber-coated belts in the tire tread and
the tire wall. These are made of steel, nylon,
polyester and other materials.
Bar
Metric unit for tire pressure. 14.5038 pounds
per square inch (psi) and 100 kilopascals
(kPa) are the equivalent of 1 bar.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of
the United States Department of
Transportation.
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants
The number of occupants for which the
vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms
(150 lb).
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
This is a uniform standard to grade the quality
of tires with regards to tread quality, tire
traction and temperature characteristics. The
quality grading assessment is made by the
manufacturer following specifications from
the U.S. government. The quality grade of a
tire is imprinted on the sidewall of the tire.
Recommended tire pressure
This is the recommended tire pressure for
your vehicle under normal driving conditions.
You will find the recommendation on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle.
The recommended tire pressure provides the
best balance between handling
characteristics, ride comfort and wear.
Additional information on particular driving
conditions is located on the tire pressure
table on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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Tires of the same dimensions
i BA: both axlesC 250 34, 35
C 250 4MATIC 35R16BAAlloy wheels
Offset7 J x 16 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-weather tires205/55 R16 91 H M+SWinter tires205/55 R16 91 H M+S iC 300
C 300 4MATICC 350 35
C 350 4MATIC 35R17BAAlloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)Summer tires 36225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended—All-weather tires225/45 R17 91 H M+S—Winter tires225/45 R17 91 H
M+S i225/45 R17 91 H
M+S iWinter tires 36225/45 R17 91 H
M+S i MOExtended—C 63 AMGR18BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Winter tires225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S iWinter tires37235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
i
Mixed size tires
i FA: front axle, RA: rear axle
34
Not in combination with the Sports package.
35 Canada only.
36 Tires with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system
or tire pressure monitor.
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C 63 AMG18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Summer tires235/40 ZR18 95 Y XLWinter tires235/40 ZR18 95 V XL M+S iRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 40255/35 ZR18 94 Y XLWinter tires40255/35 ZR18 94 V XL M+S
i
Spare wheel
i Please note that the tire pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire pressure of the
other wheels.
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 41C 250 (all models)42, 43
C 300
C 300 4MATICR16Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 16 H2
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/90 R16 98 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)40 Use of snow chains not permitted.
41 Use of snow chains not permitted.
42 Canada only.
43 Not in combination with the Sports package.298Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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"Minispare" emergency spare wheel41C 25042, 44
C 300 44
C 300 4MATIC 44
C 350 (all models)R17Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 17 H2
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/80 R17 99 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 41C 63 AMGR18Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 18
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/70 R18 99 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)41 Use of snow chains not permitted.
42 Canada only.
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