2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Mercedes-Benz CLK500 tire size.

245/40R17 91Y(Rear)

Simplified Size:  225-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 is 225/45R17 91Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500'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.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

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
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

225/45R17 91Y(Front)

Simplified Size:  245-40-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 is 225/45R17 91Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

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

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 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 101 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
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.