2003 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Mercedes-Benz ML500 tire size.

275/55R17 109V

Simplified Size:  275-55-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is 275/55R17 109V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML500's tire size is shown below.

275

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

17

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

109

This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2266 pounds (1030 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 151 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.