Rims And Tires; Same Size Tires - Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Rims and Tires

Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption

Same size tires

Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
1
Must not be used with snow chains
!
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle can be the result.
C 230 Kompressor
C 320
7J x16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)
205/55 R16 91 H
205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i
Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. A tire inflation pressure
table is located on the fuel filler cap of
the vehicle. The tire pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire man-
ufacturer's maintenance recommenda-
tion included with vehicle.
C 230 Kompressor*
C 320*
1
7 / J x17
2
1.46 in (37 mm)
1
225/45 R17 91 W
1
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
Technical data
Rims and Tires
C 230 Kompressor
C 320
Evolution Package*
1
7 / J x17
2
1.46 in (37 mm)
1
225/45 R17 91 W
1
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
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