2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Tire Size
The original tire size for your 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Mercedes-Benz E500 tire size.
245/45R17 95
Simplified Size: 245-45-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 is 245/45R17 95H. A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500'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. | ||||||
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.
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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. |