Mercedes-Benz S500 Spare Tire

The Mercedes-Benz S500, a luxury sedan known for its advanced features and superior driving experience, comes equipped with a spare tire for emergency instances. However, depending on the model and the year of production, some S500s may feature a compact temporary spare, while others may be equipped with run-flat tires, eliminating the need for a conventional spare tire. The compact temporary spares are smaller and lighter than the vehicle's regular tires, designed to take minimal trunk space and to be used for short distances at restricted speeds until the flat tire can be repaired or replaced. The size of these spare tires can vary based on the specifications of a particular model but it is commonly found to be a space saver type with the size of 135/80 R18. It's recommended to check the vehicle ' s owners manual or consult with a Mercedes-Benz dealership for the precise type and size of the spare tire.

Mercedes-Benz S500 models manufactured from 1994 to 2025 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 26.6" to 28.1", 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 S500 years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Mercedes-Benz S500 vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 25.8" to 28.9". Some S500 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 S500 spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T145/60R20from $271.36	26.9"
T145/80D18from $257.05	27.1"
T155/70R19from $237.96	27.6"
T155/85D18from $185.43	28.4"
T145/80R19from $183.34	28.1"
T155/70R18from $178.60	26.6"
T155/80R19from $173.33	28.8"
T165/80R17from $166.85	27.4"
T135/90R17from $158.19	26.6"
T135/70R19from $147.99	26.5"
T145/65R20from $146.43	27.4"
T135/80R18from $125.96	26.5"
T165/80D17from $124.93	27.4"
T165/90R17from $119.99	28.7"
T145/70D18from $118.97	26"
T145/85R18from $118.73	27.7"
T155/90D17from $114.99	28"
T165/90D17from $109.43	28.7"
T155/80D17from $97.90	26.8"
T155/90D16from $92.99	27"
T145/90D16from $88.99	26.3"
T145/80D17from $81.99	26.1"
T155/80R17	26.8"
T155/80R18	27.8"
T155/90R16	27"
T155/90R17	28"
T165/60R20	27.8"
T165/70D17	26.1"
T165/70D18	27.1"
T165/70R17	26.1"
T165/70R18	27.1"
T185/55D18	26"
T155/80D19	28.8"
T155/80D18	27.8"
T125/70R19	25.9"
T135/80D18	26.5"
T135/90D17	26.6"
T145/70R18	26"
T145/80R17	26.1"
T145/80R18	27.1"
T145/90D17	27.3"
T145/90R16	26.3"
T145/90R17	27.3"
T155/70D18	26.6"
T185/55R18	26"

Spare Tire for Mercedes-Benz S500

Discover spare tire solutions for your Mercedes-Benz S500 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 S500 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.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.