Mercedes-Benz R 500 Tire Size (2006 - 2007): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Mercedes-Benz R 500 tire sizes are 255/55R18 or 255/55HR18 as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model yearas specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

Some examples of Mercedes-Benz R 500 tire sizes include the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 500 RClass R500 Trim with 255/55R18 tires and the 2006 R 500 RClass R500 Trim with 255/55HR18 tires.

Tire Codes Explained (Ex. P255/55VR17)

P - Denotes the tires intended use. (P = Passenger, LT = Light Truck, T = Temporary, ST = Special Trailer)

255 - Width of the tire tread in millimeters.

55 - Tire Profile. The ratio between the profile (sidewall) height and the width of the tire's tread. It is measured in percent. A lower number is a low profile tire and a higher number has a higher sidewall.

V - Speed Rating. ( ie. U = 125 mph, H = 130 mph, V = 149 mph ... etc)

R - Tire Construction. (R = Radial, B = Bias Belt, D = Diagonal)

17 - Rim (wheel) diameter in inches.

Check out the Tire And Rim Sizes specifications for other makes and models.