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Wheel diameters that vary?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:23 am
by maturo99
Just now, two weeks after getting my 2023 C300, I checked the tyre sizes and was shocked to learn that the front tires are 225/40/R19 and the rear tires are 255/35/R19! Is this the norm, pardon me?
Re: Wheel diameters that vary?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:24 am
by Edmonston33
Just like each other day. A lot of cars came with a "staggered" arrangement.
Has the manual been read by you? You can find the factory-available wheel and tyre size range there.
Both the front and rear of my E Class have 265 section tires.
Re: Wheel diameters that vary?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:25 am
by LiamTheGreat
Since Mercedes vehicles are rear-wheel drive and typically have higher torque than competitors, large tires are necessary for traction, even on 2.1 diesel engines and similar vehicles.
Re: Wheel diameters that vary?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:26 am
by samjonescars
Sure thing.
Furthermore, the back wheels are noticeably broader than the front ones.
Wheel and tyre sizes should be verified in the vehicle manual.