2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Tire Size

Your Mercedes-Benz was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, 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 GLA45 AMG'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.

20-Inch Rims

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

 

The original tire size for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4Matic

255/40ZR20/XL 101Y

Simplified Size:  255-40-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is 255/40ZR20/XL 101Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 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.

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.

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
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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.

21-Inch Rims

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

 

The original tire size for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4Matic

255/35ZR21/XL 98Y

Simplified Size:  255-35-21

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is 255/35ZR21/XL 98Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

21

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 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.

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.

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.

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.