2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class Snow

For further information on the load bearing
index, see load index ( Y page 343).
Speed index: speed index B specifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire.GWarning
Even when permitted by law, never operate a
vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum
speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires
are rated can lead to sudden tire failure,
causing loss of vehicle control and possibly
resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury and possible death, for you
and for others.
Regardless of the speed index always observe
the speed limits. Drive carefully and adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Summer tiresIndexSpeed ratingQup to 100 mph (160 km/h)Rup to 106 mph (170 km/h)Sup to 112 mph (180 km/h)Tup to 118 mph (190 km/h)Hup to 130 mph (210 km/h)Vup to 149 mph (240 km/h)Wup to 168 mph (270 km/h)Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)ZR...Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)ZR...(..Y)above 186 mph (300 km/h)ZRabove 149 mph (240 km/h)
R Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR"
in the size description depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
The service specifications consists of load
bearing index A and speed index B.
R If the size description of your tire includes
"ZR" and there are no service
specifications, ask the tire manufacturer in
order to find out the maximum speed.
If a service specification is available, the
maximum speed is limited according to the
speed index in the service specification.
Example: 245/40 ZR18 97 Y. In this
example, "97Y" is the service specification.
The letter "Y" represents the speed index
and the maximum speed of the tire is
limited to 186 mph (300 km/h).
R Every tire that has a maximum speed above
186 mph (300 km/h) must have "ZR" in the
size description and the service
specification must be given in brackets.
Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). The speed
index "(Y)" shows that the maximum speed
of the tire is above 186 mph (300 km/h).
Ask the tire manufacturer to find out the
maximum speed.All-weather tires and winter tiresIndexSpeed ratingQ M+S 54up to 100 mph (160 km/h)T M+S54up to 118 mph (190 km/h)H M+S 54up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S54up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
i
Not all tires that have the M+S
identification offer the driving
characteristics of winter tires. Winter tires
have, in addition to the M+S identification,
the i snow flake symbol on the tire
sidewall. Tires with this identification fulfill
the requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC)
regarding the tire traction on snow and
54 or M+S i for winter tires.342Tire labelingTires and wheels
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have been especially developed for driving
on snow.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding the following speeds:
R All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
130 mph (210 km/h)
R AMG vehicles: 155 mph (250 km/h)
R AMG vehicles with raised maximum speed:
171 mph (275 km/h)
The speed index of tires installed at the
factory may be higher than the maximum
speed that the electronic speed limiter
permits.
Make sure that your tires have the required
speed index as specified in the "Tires" section
( Y page 347) for your vehicle, e.g. when
buying new tires.
More information on reading the tire data can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Load index
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index : may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed index B (Y page 341) on
the sidewall of the tire.
R If no specification is given: no text (as in the
example above), represents a standard
load (SL) tire
R XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced
tire
R Light load: represents a light load tire
R C, D, E: represents a load range that
depends on the maximum load that the tire
can carry at a certain pressure
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every new
tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint
a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. The
TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform
purchasers of recalls and other safety-
relevant matters. It makes it possible for the
purchaser to easily identify the affected tires.
The TIN is made up of manufacturer
identification code ;, tire size =, tire type
code ? and date of manufacture A.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol : marks that the tire complies with
the requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code:
manufacturer identification code ; provides
details on the tire manufacturer. New tires
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ML 35059,
60
ML 350 4MATIC 59,
60
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 61
ML 550 4MATIC 60R19BAAlloy wheels
Offset8 J x 19 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-weather tires 57255/50 R19 107 H XL M+SWinter tires57255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
iML 35056
ML 350 4MATIC 56
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 56
ML 550 4MATIC 56R19BAAlloy wheels
Offset8 J x 19 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-weather tires 62255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S MOExtendedWinter tires62,
63255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S MOExtended
iML 550 4MATIC64R19BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 19 H2
2.28 in (58 mm)All-weather tires 65255/50 R19 107 H XL M+SWinter tires63255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i59
USA only.
60 Vehicles with the Sports package.
61 Canada only.
57 Standard tires without run-flat characteristics, not available as standard equipment or optional equipment
at the factory. Vehicles with MOExtended tires, retrofitting a TIREFIT kit is recommended.
56 USA only.
62 Tires with run-flat characteristics must only be used in conjunction with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or TPMS.
63 Not available as standard equipment or optional equipment at the factory.
64 Vehicles with Appearance Package.
65 Use of snow chains not permitted.350Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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ML 63 AMGR19BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.81 in (46 mm)Winter tires 63285/45 R19 107 H M+S
iML 35066
ML 350 4MATIC 66
ML 550 4MATICR20BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 20 H2
2.17 in (55 mm)All-weather tires 65265/45 R20 108 H XL M+SML 550 4MATIC60R20BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 20 H2
2.36 in (60 mm)All-weather tires 65265/45 R20 108 H XL M+SML 63 AMGR20BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset10 J x 20 H2
1.81 in (46 mm)Summer tires 65295/40 ZR20 106 YWinter tires63, 65295/40 R20 110 V XL M+S
iML 63 AMGR21BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset10 J x 21 H2
1.81 in (46 mm)Summer tires 65295/35 ZR21 107 Y XL63
Not available as standard equipment or optional equipment at the factory.
66 Vehicles with Appearance Package.
65 Use of snow chains not permitted.
60 Vehicles with the Sports package.Wheel/tire combinations351Tires and wheelsBA 164.1 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 2, en-USd2mskotVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-21T17:25:06+02:00 - Seite 351Z

Spare wheel
i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with
TIREFIT at the factory.
i The ML 350 BlueTEC is not equipped with an emergency spare wheel.
i The prescribed tire pressure is also given on a yellow label on the emergency spare wheel."Minispare" emergency spare wheel 67ML 350, all models
ML 550R18Wheels
Offset4.0 B x 18 H2
1.58 in (40 mm)TiresT 155/90 D18 113 M
or
T 155/90 R18 113 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)Collapsible emergency spare wheel 67ML 63 AMGR19Wheels
Offset5.5 B x 19 H2
0.51 in (13 mm)Tires185/65-19 104 PTire pressure350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi)67 Use of snow chains not permitted.352Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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