2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class wheel

For further information on the recommended
tire inflation pressure and on tire pressures
for specific driving conditions, see
( Y page 493).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle:
R with tires of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tires at a given time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheel rims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
ex factory as standard equipment or
optional extras.
If you want to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, it may be necessary
to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding
size, as the size of the approved winter tires
may differ from the standard tires. This is
dependent on the model and the
equipment installed at the factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tire
combinations are allocated to the vehicle
models through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.:V1S 550 30V2S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, S 550
4MATIC 30V3S 600V4AMG vehicles
i
Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available from the factory for all countries.
30 BlueEFFICIENCYWheel and tire combinations515Wheels and tiresZ

TiresSummer tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA255/45 R18 99 Y
MOExtended 318.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—FA


RA255/45 R18 99 Y
MOExtended 31

275/45 R18 103 Y
MOExtended 31, 328.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)

9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#—#—BA255/40 R19 100 Y XL8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—FA

RA255/40 R19 100 Y XL

275/40 R19 101 Y 328.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#—#—FA

RA255/40 ZR 19 XL

275/40 ZR 19 XL 328.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)———#BA255/35 ZR 20 XL 328.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—FA

RA255/35 ZR 20 XL

275/35 ZR 20 XL 328.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
9.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#—##All-weather tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA255/45 R18 99 H M+S8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—FA

RA255/45 R18 99 H M+S

275/45 R18 103 H M+S 328.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#—#—31 MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties) only in combination with an activated tire pressure monitor.
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.516Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

All-weather tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—FA

RA255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S

275/40 R19 101 V M+S 328.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#—#—Winter tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA255/45 R18 99 V
M+S i 338.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)###—BA255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S i 338.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)####FA


RA255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S i

275/40 R19 105 V XL
M+S i 328.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)

9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)———#"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 32TiresWheelsV1V2V3V4T 155/70 R19 113 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi)4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.38 in (35 mm)####
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency/collapsible spare wheel.
32
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
33 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.Wheel and tire combinations517Wheels and tiresZ

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 31).
Notes on technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide for quick and reliable parts
service.
There are more than 300,000 different
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or
selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
GWARNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tires and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose.
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) ( Y page 521) and the engine
520Genuine Mercedes-Benz partsTechnical data

ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Use MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures above freezing:XMix 1 part MB SummerFit with 100 parts
water.
Use MB WinterFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures below freezing:
XAt temperatures down to 14 ‡(Ò 10 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 2 parts water.XAt temperatures down to Ò 4 ‡( Ò 20 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 1 part water.XAt temperatures down to
Ò 20.2 ‡(Ò 29 †): mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
! Only SummerFit and WinterFit can be
mixed. Otherwise, the jets could become
blocked.
Vehicle data
For the specified vehicle data, please note
that:
R The heights specified may vary due to:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
All modelsVehicle length206.7 in (5250 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.2 in (1606 mm)All modelsTurning circle40.0 ft (12.20 m)Maximum roof loadMaximum 220 lb (100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb (100 kg)S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCYShort wheelbaseVehicle length200.8 in (5100 mm)Wheelbase119.5 in (3035 mm)Turning circle38.7 ft (11.80 m)Long wheelbaseVehicle length206.7 in (5250 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.20 m)S 63 AMG
S 65 AMGVehicle length206.8 in (5252 mm)Vehicle height58.7 in (1490 mm)Turning circle40.1 ft (12.22 m)530Vehicle dataTechnical data