tires MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212 Workshop Manual

Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
Standard unit of measurement for tire
pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
Pressure inside the tire applying an outward
force to every square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold. For this,
the vehicle must have been stationary for at
least three hours or not have traveled more
than 1.6 km (1 mile) in this time.
Tire tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Tire bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
tire bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
part and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the unladen weight and the weight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
A unique identification number which can be
used by a tire manufacturer to identify tires,
for example for a product recall, and thus
identify the purchasers. The TIN is made up
of the manufacturer's identity code, tire size,
tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Wear indicator
This is indicated by narrow bars (tread wear
bars) that are distributed over the tire tread.
If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear
limit of 1
/ 16 in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
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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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Mixed size tires
Sedan
i FA: front axle, RA: rear axle
E 350 4318"FAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires245/40 R18 97 V XL M+SRAAlloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)All-weather tires 44265/35 R18 97 V XL M+S18"FAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires245/40 R18 97 Y XLRAAlloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 44265/35 R18 97 Y XLE 35043
E 550 4318"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)All-weather tires 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+SRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)All-weather tires 44265/35 R18 97 V XL M+S18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.89 in (48 mm)Summer tires 245/40 R18 97 Y XLRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 44265/35 R18 97 Y XL43
USA only.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.378Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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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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Collapsible spare wheel48E 63 AMG19"Wheels
Offset6.5 B x 19 H2
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