2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Tire Size
Your Mercedes-Benz was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 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 CL500'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
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500
The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz CL500's' tire size.
225/55R17 97
Simplified Size: 225-55-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is 225/55R17 97H. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500's tire size is shown below.
225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 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. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
18-Inch Rims
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500
The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mercedes-Benz CL500's' tire size.
Trim Options:
Sport
275/40ZR18 99(Rear)
Simplified Size: 245-45-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is 245/45ZR18 96Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500'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. | ||||||
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 110 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. |
Trim Options:
Sport
245/45ZR18 96(Front)
Simplified Size: 275-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is 245/45ZR18 96Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500'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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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 110 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. |