2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON winter tires

Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
X
Check the tire pressures (Y page 369).
X Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire
pressure loss warning system
(Y page 370).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 370).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 398). Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! On vehicles with AIRMATIC, you must
drive at raised vehicle level if snow chains
have been mounted. The vehicle may
otherwise be damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space

for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to mount snow chains on steel wheels,
make sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first. The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 389).
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as
possible when you come to a road that is
not snow-covered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains installed
(Y page 70). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner,
achieving an increased driving force
(cutting action).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see

(Y page 398). Winter operation
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Wheels and tires Z

Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread
depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter
tires. Observe the legally required minimum
tire tread depth (Y page 363). Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow-covered
surfaces in comparison with summer tires.
The braking distance is still much further than
on surfaces that are not icy or covered with
snow. Take appropriate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S
tires) (Y page 364).
Temperature G
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C. These represent the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature

can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Tire labeling
Overview :
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
(Y page 382)
; DOT, Tire Identification Number
(Y page 381)
= Maximum tire load ( Y page 381)
? Maximum tire pressure (Y page 368)
A Manufacturer
B Tire material ( Y page 382)
C Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed index

(Y page 378)
D Load index ( Y page 381)
E Tire name
The markings described above are on the tire
in addition to the tire name (sales
designation) and the manufacturer's name.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing
capacity and the approved maximum speed
could

lead to tire damage or the tire bursting.
There is a risk of accident. 378
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Wheels and tires

Index Speed rating
S up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118mph (190 km/h)
H up to 130mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y up to 186mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y) over 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR over 149 mph (240 km/h)
R
Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
over
149 mph (240 km/h) may have a “ZR”
in the size description, depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18).
The service specification is made up of
load-bearing index A and speed rating
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 rating in the service specification.
Example: 245/40 ZR 18 97 Y. In this
example, "97 Y" is the service specification.
The letter "Y" represents the speed rating
and the maximum speed of the tire is
limited to 186 mph (300km/h).
R Every tire that has a maximum speed of
more than 186 mph (300 km/h) must have
a "ZR" in the size description and the
service specification must be given in
parentheses. Example:
275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). The speed rating "(Y)"
indicates that the maximum speed of the
tire is over 186 mph (300 km/h). Ask the tire manufacturer about the maximum
speed.
All-weather tires and winter tires Index Speed rating
Q M+S
4 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
4 up to 118mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
4 up to 130mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
4 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
i
Not
all tires with the M+S marking provide
the driving characteristics of winter tires.
In addition to the M+S marking, winter tires
also have the i snowflake symbol on
the tire wall. Tires with this marking fulfill
the requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC)
regarding the tire traction on snow. They
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 Performance Package
(Wagon): 174 mph (280 km/h)
R AMG vehicles with Performance Package
(Sedan): 186 mph (300 km/h)
The speed rating of tires mounted 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 rating, e.g. when buying new tires. The
required speed rating for your vehicle can be
found in the "Tires" section ( Y page 389).
Further information about reading tire data
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
4 Or M+S i for winter tires.380
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Wheels and tires

These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP
®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE
= Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicle noise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(Y page 366). Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer
in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
R tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
right)
R the same type of tires at a given time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles with MOExtended tires are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT
kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit
may be obtained from a qualified specialist
workshop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
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
at the factory as standard equipment or
optional extras.
If you would like to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, you may also, in
certain circumstances, require rims of the
appropriate size. The sizes of the approved
winter tires may deviate from that of 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. 390
Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

Tires
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor. Wheel and tire combinations
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Wheels and tires Z

R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)FA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S
RA: 265/40

R18 97 V XL M+S FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
Tires Alloy wheels
245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tires
R18
6 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
6 Sedan only. Wheel and tire combinations
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Wheels and tires Z

All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)BA:
245/45

R17 99 H XL M+SMOExtended 5, 6 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA:
245/45

R17 99 H XL M+SMOExtended 5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)R18
6 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
6 Tires Alloy wheels
245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
6 Sedan only.394
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Wheels and tires

E 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)All-weather tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R19 97 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)E 63 AMG
Summer tires
R18
7 Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR18 (99 Y) XL MO1
RA: 285/35

ZR18 (101 Y) XL MO1 8 FA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in
(37 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30

ZR19 (98 Y) XL 8 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in
(37 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) 7
Not in connection with a ceramic brake system.
8 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
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Wheels and tires Z