2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500.

275/35R18 95V(Rear)

Simplified Size:  245-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 245/40R18 93V (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500's tire size is shown below.

275

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

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 96 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.

245/40R18 93V(Front)

Simplified Size:  275-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 245/40R18 93V (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

93

This tire has a load index of 93, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1430 pounds (650 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
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.

275/35R18 95Y(Rear)

Simplified Size:  245-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 245/40R18 93Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500's tire size is shown below.

275

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

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 96 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.

245/40R18 93Y(Front)

Simplified Size:  275-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 245/40R18 93Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

93

This tire has a load index of 93, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1430 pounds (650 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.

Trim Options:

w/AMG Sport Pkg.

285/35ZR18/RF 101Y(Rear)

Simplified Size:  255-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 255/40ZR18/RF 99Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500'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.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

101

This tire has a load index of 101, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1815 pounds (825 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

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.

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.

Trim Options:

w/AMG Sport Pkg.

255/40ZR18/RF 99Y(Front)

Simplified Size:  285-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is 255/40ZR18/RF 99Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500'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.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

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.

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.