2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Tire Size
Your Mercedes-Benz was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2004 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
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz SL500's' tire size.
255/45R17 98
Simplified Size: 255-45-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 255/45R17 98W. A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
98 | This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 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 114 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 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
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500.
Trim Options:
w/AMG Sport Pkg.
285/35R18 97(Rear)
Simplified Size: 255-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 255/40R18 95W (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.
285 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
97 | This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
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 99 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 W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
w/AMG Sport Pkg.
255/40R18 95(Front)
Simplified Size: 285-35-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 255/40R18 95W (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 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. | ||||||
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 102 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 W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
285/35R18 97(Rear)
Simplified Size: 255-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 255/40R18 95Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.
285 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
97 | This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
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 99 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
255/40R18 95(Front)
Simplified Size: 285-35-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 255/40R18 95Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 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. | ||||||
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 102 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |