2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Tire Size

Your Mercedes-Benz was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Mercedes-Benz SL500's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

 

The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz SL500's' tire size.

245/45ZR17 95W

Simplified Size:  245-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 245/45ZR17 95W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

95

This tire has a load index of 95, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1518 pounds (690 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

 

The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz SL500's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Sport

275/35ZR18(Rear)

Simplified Size:  245-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 245/40ZR18 (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.

275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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Trim Options:

Sport

245/40ZR18(Front)

Simplified Size:  275-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 245/40ZR18 (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 98 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal