SLK - Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Technical data

Tyres and wheels

Quick Access

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use tyres which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. These tyres are specially adapted for use with the control systems, such as ABS or ESP®, and are marked as follows:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended* (with run-flat characteristics)

If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any responsibility for damage which may occur. Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

If you fit tyres other than those tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz, characteristics such as handling, noise levels and fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely affected. In addition, when driving with a load, dimensional variations and different tyre deformation characteristics could cause the tyres to make contact with the bodywork and axle components. This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle.

Further information about tyres and wheels can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

You will find a table of tyre pressures on the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You will find further information about tyre pressures in the "Operation" section more.

Tyres

Tyres of the same dimensions

		SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR	SLK 280
Both axles	Summer tyres	205/55 R16 91V	205/55 R16 91W
	Winter tyres	205/55 R16 91H M+S	205/55 R16 91H M+S
	Light-alloy wheels	7J x 16 H2 ET 34	7J x 16 H2 ET 34
Both axles	Winter tyres	225/45 R17 91H M+S	225/45 R17 91H M+S
	Winter tyres *( Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated.)** ^, (Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.)	225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended	225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36
Both axles	Winter tyres	225/40 R18 92H XL M+S	225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Both axles	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36

		SLK 350	SLK 55 AMG
Both axles	Winter tyres	-	205/50 R17 89H M+S
Both axles	Light-alloy wheels	-	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 37
Both axles	Winter tyres	225/45 R17 91H M+S	225/45 R17 91H M+S
	Winter tyres *( Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated.)** ^, (Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.)	225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended	-
	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 37
Both axles	Winter tyres	225/40 R18 92H XL M+S	225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Both axles	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37

Mixed tyres

		SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR	SLK 280
Front axle	Summer tyres	205/55 R16 91V	205/55 R16 91W
Front axle	Light-alloy wheels	7J x 16 H2 ET 34	7J x 16 H2 ET 34
Rear axle (Use of snow chains not permitted.)	Summer tyres	225/50 R16 92V	225/50 R16 92W
Rear axle (Use of snow chains not permitted.)	Light-alloy wheels	8J x 16 H2 ET 30	8J x 16 H2 ET 30

		SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350	SLK 55 AMG
Front axle	Summer tyres	225/45 R17 91W	-
	Summer tyres *( Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated.)**	225/45 R17 91W MOExtended	-
	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36	-
Rear axle (Use of snow chains not permitted.)	Summer tyres	245/40 R17 91W	-
	Summer tyres	245/40 R17 91W MOExtended	-
	Light-alloy wheels	8.5J x 17 H2 ET 30	-
Front axle	Summer tyres	225/40 ZR18 92Y XL	225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Front axle	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Rear axle	Summer tyres	245/35 ZR18 92Y XL	245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Rear axle	Light-alloy wheels	8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30	8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30

AMG equipment*

		SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR / SLK 280 / SLK 350
Front axle	Summer tyres	225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Front axle	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Rear axle (Use of snow chains not permitted.)	Summer tyres	245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Rear axle (Use of snow chains not permitted.)	Light-alloy wheels	8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30

Performance Package

		SLK 55 AMG
Front axle	Summer tyres	225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Front axle	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Rear axle	Summer tyres	245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Rear axle	Light-alloy wheels	8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30
Both axles	Winter tyres	225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Both axles	Light-alloy wheels	7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37

Spare wheel*

Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel*.


Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with the TIREFIT kit by the factory.

All models, except SLK 55 AMG Performance Package

Collapsible emergency spare wheel*

( Use of snow chains not permitted.)

Tyres

145 / 70 - 17 92P

Tyre pressure

3.5 bar

Wheels

4.5B x 17 H2 ET 12