2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 Tire Size
Your 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550.
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4Matic
295/40R21/XL 111
Simplified Size: 295-40-21
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 is 295/40R21/XL 111V. A color-coded explanation of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550's tire size is shown below.
295 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 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. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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 118 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 V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
4Matic
295/40R21/XL 111
Simplified Size: 295-40-21
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 is 295/40R21/XL 111W. A color-coded explanation of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550's tire size is shown below.
295 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 295 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. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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 118 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. |