300SDL (126.125) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.961) (1987)
205/55 ZR 15
Pirelli
Uniroyal
P6
Rallye 340155
205/65 R 15
Continental
Goodyear
Michelin
Pirelli
93 H or
CH 51
Eagle NCT 65
MXV
P6
94 H Uniroyal Rallye 340/65
205/65 VR 15
Continental
Goodyear
Michelin
Pirelli
or
CV 51
Eagle
MXV
P6
205/65 R 15
NCT 65(3)
94 V Uniroyal Rallye 340/65
205/65 ZR 15
Continental
CZ 51
215/65 VR 15
Pirelli
or
P 600(4)
215/65 ZR 15
(1)
Not recommended for model 124 coupe.
(2)
Not recommended for 124 T-model.
(3)
Not recommended for models 126.035/037 with load leveling.
(4)
Only available as a ZR tire.
NOTE:
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The load and speed rating of the previous VR and the new ZR tires must be sufficient for each model. Individual tire manufacturers can
confirm this.
The previous VR rated tires are now identified as are all standard tires (e.g. 205/65 R 15 94 V).
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When replacing tires, ensure that only tires with the tire/rim match point are used. The match points are designed to keep tire/wheel
out-ofroundness within specified tolerances (See topic C. Match Points).
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Before mounting wheels, always clean the contact surfaces of the rims and axles of dirt and corrosion.
CAUTION! In case of a wheel change (e.g., light alloy rims for steel rims), be certain that the spare lugbolts are visibly kept with the spare wheel, to
ensure proper combination of wheel and bolt.
Lugbolts for steel wheels and aluminum wheels are not interchangeable.
B.Tire Speed Ratings
Tire Rating Symbol
Highest permissible speed
Q
100 mph (160 km/h)
R
106 mph (170 km/h)
S
112 mph (180 km/h)
T
118 mph (190 km/h)
H
130 mph (210 km/h)
V(1)
149 mph (240 km/h)
ZR
over 149 mph (240 km/h)
(1)
Replaced previous VR rating for speeds over 130 mph (210 Km/h)
C.Match Points
Match points are used to reduce vehicle vibration at highway speeds caused by out-of-roundness. The tolerance for vertical or radial runout
(out-of-roundness) is 0.8 mm (see also S.I. 40/56, May 1986).
Mercedes-Benz production and replacement rims have been marked with match point as of the dates listed in the table below.
Model
Month
107/126
01/87
124
03/87
201
04/87