winter tires MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212 User Guide

Where applicable, the tire grading
information can be found on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and maximum
tire width.
For example:Tread wearTractionTemperature200AAA
All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government test track. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government test track 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
GWarning
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.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. These 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.
GWarning
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 175) to maintain normal driving
characteristics in winter. Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow covered
surfaces in comparison to 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.
! Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damage
to the drive train.
Temperature
GWarning
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.
Furthermore, excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds
to a level of performance that all passenger
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For further information on the load bearing
index, see load index ( Y page 370).
Speed index: speed index B specifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire.GWarning
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 index always observe
the speed limits. Drive carefully and adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Summer tiresIndexSpeed ratingQup to 100 mph (160 km/h)Rup to 106 mph (170 km/h)Sup to 112 mph (180 km/h)Tup to 118 mph (190 km/h)Hup to 130 mph (210 km/h)Vup to 149 mph (240 km/h)Wup to 168 mph (270 km/h)Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)ZR...Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)ZR...(..Y)above 186 mph (300 km/h)ZRabove 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 consists of load
bearing index A and speed index 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 index in the service specification.
Example: 245/40 ZR18 97 Y. In this
example, "97 Y" is the service specification.
The letter "Y" represents the speed index
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
index "(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 tiresIndexSpeed ratingQ M+S 38up to 100 mph (160 km/h)T M+S38up to 118 mph (190 km/h)H M+S 38up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S38up 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
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Distribution of the vehicle occupants
This is the distribution of vehicle occupants
over designated seat positions in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible payload
weight
Nominal load and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle.
Wheel/tire combinations
Points to remember
GWarning
Observe the "Important safety notes"
( Y page 350).
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires,
wheels and accessories which have been
approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically
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-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with 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.
Further information about tires, wheels and
approved combinations can be obtained
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i The Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures is
attached to the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Further information about driving at high
speeds or driving with vehicle loads that are
lighter than the maximum vehicle load can
be found in the tire pressure table on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. Check tire
pressures regularly, and only when the tires
are cold. Follow the tire manufacturer's
maintenance recommendations in the
vehicle document wallet.
Further information on recommended tire
pressures including tire pressures for specific
driving situations, see ( Y page 352).
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 Vehicles featuring the MOExtended run-
flat system 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. You can obtain a TIREFIT
kit from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center, for example.
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
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If you wish to fit approved winter tires to
your vehicle, rims of appropriate size are
also required, as the sizes of the approved
winter tires can differ from those of the
original tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
Tires and wheel rims as well as additional
information are available from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
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Tires of the same dimensions
Sedan
i BA: both axles
E 350 BlueTEC
E 350 39
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 39
E 550 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC
E 350 39
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 39
E 550 4MATICR17 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.0 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/45 R17 95 H M+S
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SWinter tires 41245/45 R17 99 V XL
M+S i
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S iR17BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires 245/45 R17 95 H
M+SMOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SWinter tires 41245/45 R17 99 V XL
M+S i
MOExtended 40245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S iE 350 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC 42R18 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires245/40 R18 97 Y XL245/40 R18 97 Y XLWinter tires 41245/40 R18 97 H XL
M+S i245/40 R18 97 H XL
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E 350 4MATICE 350 BlueTEC42R18 BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/40 R18 97 V XL
M+S245/40 R18 97 V XL
M+SE 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATICR18 BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires245/40 R18 97 Y XLWinter tires 41245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
iR18 BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S
Wagon
i BA: both axles
E 350 4MATICR17BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 17 H2 or 8.5 J x 17 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
or
245/45 R17 99 H XL M+SMOExtended 40Winter tires41245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i
or
245/45 R17 99 V XL M+S iMOExtended 4042
Canada only.
39 USA only.
40 Tires with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system
or tire pressure monitor.
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E 63 AMG18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Summer tires 45255/40 ZR 18 (99 Y) XL MO1RAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 18 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Summer tires 44, 45285/35 ZR 18 (101 Y) XL MO1E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Winter tires 45255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
iRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 18 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Winter tires 45, 46255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
iE 63 AMG (Performance Package)19"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 19 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Summer tires255/35 ZR 19 (96 Y) XLRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Summer tires 44285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XLE 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)19"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 19 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Winter tires255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i45
Not in combination with ceramic brake system.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.
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E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)RAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Winter tires255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i47
or
285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i44
Spare wheel
i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with
a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
i The E 350 BlueTEC is not equipped with an emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 48E 350
E 350 4MATICE 550
E 550 4MATIC17" Wheels
Offset4.0 B x 17 H2
1.54 in (39 mm)— TiresT 155/70 R17 110 M—Tire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)—18"Wheels
Offset—4.5 B x 18 H2
1.42 in (36 mm)Tires—T 155/60 R18 107 MTire pressure—420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)47 Snow chain usage: please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.
48 Use of snow chains not permitted.380Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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