S212 - Winter Tyres and Wheel Size

[wrencho]

I currently own a 2016 S212 running 245/40/18 and 265/35/18 tyres.

We are going to be driving to the alps a couple of times each winter so I would like to get a spare set of rims and tyres that I can swap on and off the car. My question is what rim/tyre size can I go down to without effecting economy etc? I assume a larger profile winter tyre than "standard" would be desirable.

Thanks!

[Kongshavn]

Should say in your handbook? I have a 2010 E500 with those same sizes for summer wheels / tyres and use 17 inch alloys with 245/45 tyres for winter and they are fine, in fact I prefer the ride to the larger wheels

[r129sl]

MB's guidance comes in two parts:

Part 1: https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/being-a...

And part 2: https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/being-a...


There are numerous variations, but unless you have something bigger than a 350, it looks like you'll be fine on 225/55 R 16 tyres on 8J x 16 rims. You will be amazed how much lighter 16" rims are than your current set; and how much better the car rides and handles, even on winter compound and tread tyres.

In the past I have bought wheel (both alloy and steel) and winter tyre combos from mytyres.co.uk and have been very pleased with the price and service.

[wrencho]

Great. Thanks for the tips.

[wrencho]

My brain hurts!!

I am still looking for winter wheels/tyres for my 2016 S212 (running standard 18 inch alloys)

Will a set of 7.5j x 16 ET 42 from a W211 fit and be safe to use??

I think the correct offset should be 45.5...will this be a problem? I assume I will need 14mm bolts.

Cheers!

[Scrump]

Will they fit over the brakes?
Some of the 212 have quite large sport brakes and I know that 17 will fit them but doubt 16s will.

The offset difference is fine, especially given the narrower winter wheels.

[Scrump]

You may find this table useful, it shows what size and offset wheels are fitted to each MB model:
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/fitti...

[AlBondigaz]

I bought winter wheels and tyres for my S213 from these guys:

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tires-wheels-light...

If you send them your VIN they will give the various options if you are looking for a new set.

[AlBondigaz]

I bought winter wheels and tyres for my S213 from these guys:

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tires-wheels-light...

If you send them your VIN they will give the various options if you are looking for a new set.

[AC43]

Kongshavn said:

Should say in your handbook? I have a 2010 E500 with those same sizes for summer wheels / tyres and use 17 inch alloys with 245/45 tyres for winter and they are fine, in fact I prefer the ride to the larger wheels

I've also got a 2010 E500 and mine came on 245/45 17 winters. Noticeably better ride quality over the 18's I replaced them with.

[AC43]

These are the 17's mine came on (with part numbers and offset). Standard Avantgarde rims I think.

[wrencho]

€1,500

I can't get 16's on so will just have to keep hunting for 17's with the right offset(ish) and hope for the best!

[AC43]

wrencho said:

€1,500

I can't get 16's on so will just have to keep hunting for 17's with the right offset(ish) and hope for the best!

Yeah but I stuck my rims & winters on eBay and sold them to a member of MBclub for £400. Decent tyres, too, with 5.5 - 6.5mm. Just no use to me in London.

Or you could get a set of s/h 17's, have them refurbed and stick some new winters on. Loads of people sell those 17's so they can stick on 18's or 19's.

[wrencho]

AC43 said:

These are the 17's mine came on (with part numbers and offset). Standard Avantgarde rims I think.

Yep, they are exactly what I'm after. Thanks for the help with this.