specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
Atire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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
tread depth of ãin(4 mm) for all four winter
tires (Y page 456) to maintai nnormal driving
characteristics in winter. Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow-covered
surfaces in comparison with 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 generatio nofheat 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 Ccorresponds 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 of tire labeling
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
(Ypage 474)
; DOT, Tire Identification Number
(Ypage 473)
= Maximum tire load (Y page 468)
? Maximum tire pressure (Y page 461)
A Manufacturer
B Tire material (Y page 474)
C Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating (Y page 471)
D Load index (Y page 473)
E Tire name
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example. 470
Tire labelingWheels and tires
adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Summer tires
Index Speed rating
Q up to 100mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106mph (170 km/h)
S up to 112mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118mph (190 km/h)
H up to 130mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y up to 186mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y) over 186mph (300 km/h)
ZR over 149mph (240 km/h)
R
Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
ove r149 mph (240km/h) may have "ZR" in
the size description, depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
The service specification is made up of
load-bearing index Aand speed rating
B.
R If the size description of you rtire 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 The size description for all tires with
maximum speeds of over 186mph (300km/h) must include "ZR",
andthe
service specification must be given in
brackets. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y).
The speed rating "(Y)" indicates that the
maximum speed of the tire is over 186mph
(300km/h). Ask the tire manufacturer
about the maximum speed. All-weather tires and winter tires
Index Speed rating
Q M+S
20 up to 100mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
20 up to 118mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
20 up to 130mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
20 up to 149mph (240 km/h)
i
Not all tires with the M+S marking provide
the driving characteristics of winter tires.
In additio nto the M+S marking, winter tires
also have the isnowflake 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 snow traction, and were specially
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)
-CL 63 AMG
- CL 65 AMG
R 186 mph (300 km/h)
-CL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
- CL 63 AMG with increased top speed
- CL 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.
20 Or M+Si for winter tires.472
Tire labelingWheels and tires
Mercedes-Ben
zspecifically for your
vehicle.
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-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-BenzO riginal 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.
i The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommende dtire
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 458).
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.
i Notes on the vehicle equipmen t–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)
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 equipmen tor
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 size 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.
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 assigned to the vehicle
models through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: V1 CL 550 4MATIC
V2 CL 600
V3 CL 63 AMG
V4 CL 65 AMG
i
Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries. 478
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires
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
22 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 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) # #
— —
BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+Si 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in
(43 mm) # # # #
FA
RA 255/40 R19 100 V XL
M+Si
275/40 R19 105 V XL
M+Si
22 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
22Tires 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 spare wheel.
22 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 480
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires