2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN winter tires

(100 km) as they only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not use tires that are excessively worn
as the tire traction on wet road surfaces
decreases significantly when the tread
depth is less than 1
/ 8 inch (3 mm).
R Replace the tires after six years at the
latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies
to the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the
following factors amongst other things:
R driving style
R tire pressure
R mileage MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)

allow you to continue driving your
vehicle even if one or more tires are entirely
deflated.
MOExtended tires may be used only in
conjunction with the activated tire pressure
loss warning system or the activated tire
pressure monitoring system and only on
wheels specifically tested by Mercedes-Benz.
You will find notes on driving with
MOExtended tires in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Y page 477). Winter operation
Please bear the following in mind
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle
winterproofed at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Observe

the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section ( Y page 513). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the

M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the i snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter, as these tires
have been designed specifically for driving on
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics. G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 1
/ 6
inch (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
They are no longer suitable for use in winter.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once you have mounted the winter tires:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 497).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 497). G
WARNING
If you use your spare wheel when M+S tires
are mounted on the other wheels, be aware
that the difference in tire characteristics 492
Winter operation
Wheels and tires

the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified
government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. G
WARNING
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will
be
substantially reduced. Under such weather
conditions, drive, steer and brake with
extreme caution.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road
surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
the freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tire
tread depth of 1
/ 6 in (4 mm) for all four winter
tires ( Y page 492) to maintain normal driving
characteristics in winter. Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow covered
surfaces in comparison to summer tires.
Stopping distance, however, is still
considerably greater than when the road is
not covered with ice or snow. Take
appropriate care when driving.
! Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damage
to the drive train. 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
Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation)
and the manufacturer's name: :
Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
(Y page 511)
; DOT, Tire Identification Number
(Y page 509)
= Maximum tire load ( Y page 504)
? Maximum tire pressure (Y page 496)
A Manufacturer
B Tire material ( Y page 510)506
Tire labeling
Wheels and tires

in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
Example:
The load bearing index 91 is equivalent to a
maximum load of
1356 lbs (615 kg) that the
tire can carry. For further information on the
maximum tire load in kilograms and pounds,
see ( Y page 504).
For further information on the load bearing
index, see Load index ( Y page 509).
Speed rating: speed rating B specifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire. G
WARNING
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 rating always
observe the speed limits. Drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Summer tires
Index Speed rating
Q Up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R Up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S Up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T Up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H Up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V Up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W Up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y Up to 186 mph (300 km/h) Summer tires
Index Speed rating
ZR...Y Up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y) Above 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR Above 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 consist 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 (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
rating "(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 tires
Index Speed rating
Q M+S
29 Up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
29 Up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
29
Or M+S i for winter tires.508
Tire labeling
Wheels and tires

All-weather tires and winter tires
Index Speed rating
H M+S
29 Up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
29 Up 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
have been especially developed for driving
on snow.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding the following speeds:
R 130 mph (210 km/h):
-All vehicles (except AMG vehicles)
R 155 mph (250 km/h):
-S 63 AMG
- S 65 AMG
R 186 mph (300 km/h):
-S 63 AMG (Performance Package)
- S 63 AMG with increased top speed
- S 65 AMG with increased top speed
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 as specified in the "Tires"
section ( Y page 514), e.g. if you buy new
tires.
Further information about reading tire data
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. 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 507) 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
manufacturer

of new tires or retreader has to
imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
29 Or M+S i for winter tires. Tire labeling
509
Wheels and tires Z

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.: V1
S 550
30 V2 S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, S 550
4MATIC
30 V3 S 600
V4 AMG vehicles
i
Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available

from the factory for all countries.
30 BlueEFFICIENCY Wheel and tire combinations
515
Wheels and tires Z

All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # #
—
FA

RA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S

275/40
R19 101 V M+S 32 8.5 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 tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 255/45 R18 99 V
M+S
i 33 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # #
—
BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S
i 33 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # # #
FA


RA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+S
i

275/40

R19 105 V XL
M+S i 32 8.5 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
32Tires Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
T 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 combinations
517
Wheels and tires Z

ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Use MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures above freezing:
X Mix 1 part MB SummerFit with 100 parts
water.
Use MB WinterFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures below freezing:
X At temperatures down to 14 ‡(Ò 10 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 2 parts water.
X At temperatures down to Ò
4 ‡(Ò 20 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 1 part water.
X At 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 models
Vehicle length
206.7 in (5250 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
83.5 in (2120 mm)
Vehicle height
58.2 in (1479 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Front track
63.0 in (1600 mm)
Rear track
63.2 in (1606 mm) All models
Turning circle
40.0 ft (12.20 m)
Maximum roof load
Maximum 220 lb
(100 kg) Maximum trunk
load
Maximum 220 lb
(100 kg) S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Short wheelbase
Vehicle length
200.8 in (5100 mm)
Wheelbase
119.5 in (3035 mm)
Turning circle
38.7 ft (11.80 m)
Long wheelbase
Vehicle length
206.7 in (5250 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Turning circle
40.0 ft (12.20 m)
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG
Vehicle length
206.8 in (5252 mm)
Vehicle height
58.7 in (1490 mm)
Turning circle
40.1 ft (12.22 m)530
Vehicle data
Technical data