tire size MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG 2005 W211 User Guide

340 OperationTires and wheelsRotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 314).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle's tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer's recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 314).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure, activating the tire pressure mon-
itoring system* if necessary.
For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 407) and
(
page 425).
Warning!
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are
of the same size.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
!If your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system*, there
are electronic components built into
the wheel.
Do not use mounting tools in the area
of the valve as they could damage the
electronic components.
To prevent damage or incorrect instal-
lation, have the tires changed at an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.

342 OperationWinter drivingBlock heater* (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
!When driving with snow chains, always
select the raised level of the level con-
trol system Airmatic* (
page 248).
Other settings may result in damage to
your vehicle.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(page 89) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle’s traction.
!Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive,
use snow chains on rear tires only.
Use of snow chains is not permissible
with tire sizes:

265/35 ZR18


T 155/70 R17 110M


T 175/55-18 95P

454 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
16’’ tires
17’’ tires
E320 CDI
E320, E320 4MATIC
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset
1.4 in (36 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225/55 R16 95H M+S
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
-E320
E500
(Appearance Package*)
E 500, E 500 4MATIC
E3204MATIC
E5004MATIC
(Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 17 H2
8 J x 17 H2
8 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
1.5 in (38 mm)
1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/45 R17 95H
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-
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245/45 R17 95H M+S
245/45 R17 95H M+S
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245/45 R17 95H M+S
245/45 R17 95H M+S
245/45 R17 95H M+S

456 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
E55AMG
E320(Sport Package*)
E500(Sport Package*)
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 ZR18
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.54 in (39 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265/35 ZR18 XL or Extra Load M0
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1Must not be used with snow chains