2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Tire Size
Your Mercedes-Benz was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 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 SLR McLaren'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.
18-Inch Rims
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's' tire size.
295/35ZR18(Rear)
Simplified Size: 245-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 245/40ZR18 (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's tire size is shown below.
295 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
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 103 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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245/40ZR18(Front)
Simplified Size: 295-35-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 245/40ZR18 (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren'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. | ||||||
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 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.
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19-Inch Rims
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's' tire size.
295/30ZR19/XL (100 )(Rear)
Simplified Size: 255-35-19
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 255/35ZR19/XL 96(Y) (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's tire size is shown below.
295 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 millimeters. | ||||||
19 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
100 | This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 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. | ||||||
30 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 30%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 30% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 88 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. |
255/35ZR19/XL (96 )(Front)
Simplified Size: 295-30-19
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 255/35ZR19/XL 96(Y) (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
19 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
96 | This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 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 89 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. |