2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE winter tires

M+S tires
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WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
00CF in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There is
a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 00CFin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use win-
ter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the 004Dsnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tires have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted M+S tires:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 309).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 309).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 338).Snow chains
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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 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
mount snow chains on steel wheels, you
may damage the hub caps. Remove the hub caps from the relevant wheels before
mounting the snow chains.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends 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 329).
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations 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 ®
(Y page 66) when pulling away with snow
chains installed. You can thereby allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 338). Winter operation
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-
ards Overview of Tire Quality Grading
Standards
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are
U.S. government specifications. Their pur-
pose is to provide drivers with uniform relia-
ble information on tire performance data. tire manufacturers have to grade tires using three
performance factors: tread wear 0043, tire trac-
tion 0044and heat resistance 0087. All tires sold
in North America are provided with the cor-
responding quality class mark on the sidewall of the tire, even though these regulations do
not apply to Canada.
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Where applicable, the tire grading informa-
tion can be found on the tire sidewall between
the tread shoulder and maximum tire width.
For example: Treadwear Traction Temperature
200 AA A
All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades. Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm, due to variations in driving habits, ser-
vice practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate conditions. Traction
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WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor- nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
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.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa-
ces.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around the
freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread depth of 00CFin (4 mm) for all four winter
tires (Y page 305) to maintain normal 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 consider-
ably greater than when the road is not cov- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
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adapt your driving style to the traffic condi-
tions. 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)
ZR...Y up to 186 mph (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 "ZR" in the size description, depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR18).
The service specification is made up of
load-bearing index 0083and speed rating 0084.
R If the size description of your tire includes
"ZR" and there are no service specifica-
tions, 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 exam-
ple, "97 Y" is the service specification. The letter "Y" represents the speed rating. The
maximum speed of the tire is limited to
186 mph (300 km/h).
R The size description for all tires with maxi-
mum speeds of over 186 mph (300 km/h)
must include "ZR" , andthe service specifi-
cation must be given in parentheses. Exam- ple: 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). 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
5 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
5 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
5 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
5 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
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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 004Dsnowflake symbol on
the tire wall. Tires with this marking fulfill
the requirements of the Rubber Manufac-
turers Association (RMA) and the Rubber
Association of Canada (RAC) regarding
snow traction, and were specially devel-
oped 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 increased top speed:
174 mph (280 km/h)
The speed rating of tires mounted at the fac- tory may be higher than the maximum speed
that the electronic speed limiter permits.
Make sure that your tires have the required
speed rating for your vehicle as specified in
the "tires" section (Y page 329), e.g. if you
buy new tires.
Further information about reading tire data
can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
5 Or M+S004D for winter tires.320
Tire labelingWheels and 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 tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tire dimen-
sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam- age 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 tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing 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 306).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nance recommendations of the tire manufac-
turer 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 (sum-
mer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 287).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally 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 work-
shop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i The following pages contain 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 want to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, it may be necessary
to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding
size. The size of the approved winter tires
may differ from the standard tires. This is
dependent on the model and the equip-
ment installed at the factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. 330
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
RA: 245/40 R17 91 H M+S
8 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm) R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S
8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S
8, 9 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) Winter tires
R16
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
004D BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 8
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). 332
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and ti
res

Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm) C 350
Summer tires
R 17
Tires Wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 W
6, 7 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
FA: 225/45 R17 91 W
RA: 245/40 R17 91 W
7, 8 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm)
R 18
Tires Wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL
8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL
8, 9 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
6
Not in combination with sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling package code 483.
7 Available as MOExtended tires.
8 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). 334
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
RA: 245/40 R17 91 H M+S
8 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm) R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 8, 9 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
8
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). Wheel and tire combinations
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R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
FA: 225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 8, 9 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
BA: 225/40 R 18 92 H M+S
004D BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
C 63 AMG
Summer tires
R 18
Tires Wheels
FA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL
RA: 255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
8
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
9 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). Wheel and tire combinations
337Wheels and tires Z