winter tyres MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE 2014 User Guide

Useful information
............................376
Important safety notes .....................376
Operation ........................................... 376
Winter operation ............................... 378
Tyre pressure .................................... 380
Changing a wheel .............................. 385
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........391 375Wheels and tyres

tyre load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
Pay special attention to country-specific
requirements for tyre approval. These
requirements can stipulate a specific tyre
type for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can find further information regarding tyres at
specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different
type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 356).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres.
Only use MOExtended tyres in conjunction
with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system or tyre pressure monitoring system
and only on tyres specifically inspected by
Mercedes ‑Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with
a flat tyre (Y page 356). i
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres 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 fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 386). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced. 378
Winter operationWheels and tyres

At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Both are marked with
M+S.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres 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 tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Under these circumstances, you should also
use permanent SPEEDTRONIC to restrict the
maximum speed of the vehicle so that it doesnot exceed the maximum permissible speed
for the M+S tyres (Y page 191).
If you have fitted M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 380).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 385).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 383). Snow chains
G
WARNING
If you have fitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is a risk of an accident. To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the front wheels
R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyre combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combinations (Y page 391).
R only use snow chains if the road surface is
completely snow-covered. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible 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 fit snow chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
R on vehicles with AIRMATIC (Y page 207)or
Active Body Control (ABC) (Y page 204),
you must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been fitted.
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 76)
when pulling away with snow chains fitted.
This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a
controlled manner, achieving an increased
driving force (cutting action). Winter operation
379Wheels and tyres Z

Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not fit
used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage.
! Large wheels: the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
You will find a table with recommended tyre
pressures for various operating conditions on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For
further information on tyre pressure, see
(Y page 380). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit
the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different
type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 356).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres 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 fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
fitted at the factory in all countries. 392
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Tyres
S 500 Summer tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/5
0 R18 100 W 1
RA : 245/50 R18 100 W 1, 2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
FA: 245/50 R18 100 W
1
RA: 275/45 R18 103 W 1, 2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 43.5
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
1
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 1, 2 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
1, 3
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 1, 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36.5
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 44
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1, 3
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
Winter tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i1
RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i1, 2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
1
Available as MOExtended tyres.
2 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
3 Only for vehicles with AMG Line equipment code 950. Wheel and tyre combinations
393Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+Si
1
RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i1, 2 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i1
RA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S i1, 2 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36
FA: 9 J x 19 H2 ET 30.5
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i1 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
S 63 AMG
Summer tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
4, 5
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 2, 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
4, 5
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 2, 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
For certain countries only:
the following wheel/tyre combinations are permitted for vehicles
with a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
1 Available as MOExtended tyres.
2 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
4 Not in combination with a ceramic brake system.
5 Only for certain countries.
6 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations". Wheel and tyre combinations
395Wheels and tyres Z

R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1, 6
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
4, 5
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 2, 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/45 ZR19 (104 Y) XL
4, 5
RA: 285/40 ZR19 (107 Y) XL 2, 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
1
Available as MOExtended tyres.
6 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
2 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
4 Not in combination with a ceramic brake system.
5 Only for certain countries. 396
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
For certain countries only:
the following wheel/tyre combinations are permitted for vehicles
with a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
R 20 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1, 6
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/45 R19 104 V XL M+S
i4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 39
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
5
Only for certain countries.
6 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
2 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
1 Available as MOExtended tyres.
4 Not in combination with a ceramic brake system. Wheel and tyre combinations
397Wheels and tyres Z

S 65 AMG
Summer tyres
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL
5, 6
RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL 2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
For certain countries only:
the following wheel/tyre combinations are permitted for vehicles
with a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
R 20 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
1, 6
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 1, 2, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
Winter tyres
R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
BA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
FA: 255/40 R20 101 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 285/35 R20 104 V XL M+S i2, 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 39
5
Only for certain countries.
6 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
2 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
1 Available as MOExtended tyres. 398
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres