Tire Speed Rating - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Operation
Driving instructions

Tire speed rating

Regardless of the tire rating, local speed
limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driv-
ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi-
tions.
Warning!
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi-
mum speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure, causing loss of vehicle control and pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury and possible death, for you
and for others.
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S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and
S 500 4MATIC
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 130 mph (210 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
G
130 mph (210 km/h).
S 600
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130 mph (210 km/h).
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with
Sport Package* or Appearance
Package*
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
130 mph (210 km/h).
S 55 AMG
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
"Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of
155 mph (250 km/h).
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For information on speed rating for win-
ter tires, see "Winter tires"
( page 326).
For additional general information on
tire speed markings on tire sidewall,
see "Tire speed rating" ( page 324).