Mercedes-Benz 500SL Spare Tire
The Mercedes-Benz 500SL, a convertible sports car that was introduced in 1989, traditionally comes equipped with a full-size matching spare tire, rather than a compact temporary or "donut" spare that is common in many vehicles. This spare tire is typically the same as the standard road tires in terms of size and specifications, which for the 500SL is a 225/55R16 tire. This full-size spare provides the advantage of allowing the vehicle to continue at its normal performance even after a tire change. Furthermore, keeping the spare tire in the same size and type as the road tires allows it to be rotated into regular use during tire rotations, helping to ensure even wear among all five tires. However, due to the size of the spare, storage within the vehicle can be more challenging compared to the smaller compact spares.
Mercedes-Benz 500SL models manufactured from 1990 to 1993 have tires with overall diameter of 25.7", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Mercedes-Benz 500SL years and trims.
Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Mercedes-Benz 500SL vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5". Some 500SL models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Mercedes-Benz 500SL spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter |
|---|---|
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" |
| T185/55D18 | 26" |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" |
| T185/55R18 | 26" |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" |
| T145/70R17 | 25" |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" |
| T145/70R18 | 26" |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" |
Spare Tire for Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Discover spare tire solutions for your Mercedes-Benz 500SL based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Mercedes-Benz 500SL tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.
| Vehicle | Recommended Spare |
|---|---|
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | 33 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5" |
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | 33 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5" |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | 33 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5" |
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | 33 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5" |
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