Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210

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Thu 20 Aug 2015 17:26
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - mondeoman2013

I have an old workhorse Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210.

I do not have the handbook and was wondering what tyre sizes should be fitted to this car, and if mine are standard / ok ?

I bought the car with budget Chinese rubber

STK Sport 225/55/R16 99WXL on front

Accelera Alpha 225/55 ZR16 99W XL on rear

They are all legal and passed MOT a few weeks ago, but the grip doesn't feel great, and I was thinking of getting some better quality tyres.

When I go to blackcircles and enter my reg number it suggests the sizes shown below.

Does this suggest wrong tyre size is currently fitted, and is this a problem ?

Thanks

FRONT TYRE SIZE REAR TYRE SIZE Select this option 195/65R15 H 91 (Same as front tyre) Select this option 215/55R16 V 93 (Same as front tyre) Select this option 225/45R17 V 94 (Same as front tyre) Select this option 235/45R17 W 93

(Same as front tyre)

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Thu 20 Aug 2015 18:16
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - elekie&a/c doctor

Tyre sizes should be listed on the inside of the fuel filler lid.

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Thu 20 Aug 2015 19:31
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - mondeoman2013

Thanks, just taken a look.

There is info about tyre pressures but not tyre sizes.

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Thu 20 Aug 2015 20:39
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - elekie&a/c doctor

On 16 " rims,looks like they shoud be 215/55 r16

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Fri 21 Aug 2015 17:37
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - mondeoman2013

Ok ,that is the size sorted, so wondering which tyres to get ?

My priority is grip and safety especially with the rear wheel drive, not too bothered about road noise or fuel economy, as I don't do a lot of miles.

What are the forum's views on winter tyres ?

Would they give better grip throughout the year ?

I'm not keen on the idea of having 2 sets of tyres/wheels but wouldn't be worried about additional wear to winter tyres as like I said I do low miles.

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Fri 21 Aug 2015 18:23
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - Tyre size for Mercedes E300 TD Estate W210 - Avant

There are plenty of all-season tyres on the market which probably aren't quite as good as winter tyres in extreme situations, but will cope with snow and ice where the road is passable.

Everyone has their favourites: I have had very good experience with Kleber Quadraxers, which are quite a bit cheaper than the so-called premium makes.

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