winter tires MERCEDES-BENZ E-SEDAN 2014 User Guide

Example:
R
Treadwear grade: 200
R Traction grade: AA
R Temperature grade: A
All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
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,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm, due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate conditions.
Traction G
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
! Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damage
to the drive train.
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
surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread depth of
ãin(4 mm) on all four winter
tires. Observe the legally required minimum
tire tread depth (Y page 373). 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 374).
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. 388
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All-weather tires and winter tires
Index Speed rating
Q M+S
1 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
1 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
1 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
1 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 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 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 400).
Further information about reading tire data
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop. Load index
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index
:may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed index Bon the sidewall
of the tire (Y page 389).
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
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Maximum load rating Maximum tire load
:is the maximum
permissible weight for which the tire is
approved.
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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 376).
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. Wheel and tire combinations
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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+SiMOExtended 3 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)
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended 3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
3
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Tires Alloy wheels
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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended
3 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 3 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) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
3
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E 300 4MATIC
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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended 3 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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended 3 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+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S iMOExtended 3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
3
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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+Si MOExtended 3 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)
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+Si MOExtended 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 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
Summer tires
R18
4 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
3
MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
4 Sedan only. Wheel and tire combinations
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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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended
3, 4 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 95 H XL
M+SMOExtended
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R18
4 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+Si BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R18
4 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) 3
MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
4 Sedan only. 408
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E 550 4MATIC
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 R18 97 V XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
E 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC
Summer tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
5
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y)XL 2, 5 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) 5
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R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i5, 6, 7 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) FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i2, 5 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) Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct. When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 376). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (Y page 414).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
5 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations".
6 Wagon: maximum permissible speed 220 km/h.
7 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.
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