1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E.

Trim Options:

2.3

185/65R15 87H

Simplified Size:  185-65-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E is 185/65R15 87H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

87

This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 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
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

2.6

185/65R15 87V

Simplified Size:  185-65-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E is 185/65R15 87V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

87

This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.