updated 05-05-2005
© 1998-2005 H. Pietschmann
|
Alternative 17" tires for the M-Class
There is a wide range of tires that can potentially
replace the ML320 stock size 255/65R16
If you are aimimg for looks and performance 17 inch wheels & tires are
an interesting option.
275/55 R 17 is the standard size for
the ML430.
Plenty of different alloy designs are available from BRABUS, Carlsson, AMG,
Momo, Borbet
This chart shows diameters & loss or gain of torque (compared to General
Tire Grabber ST 255/65 R 16)
| 235/65R17 |
Continental |
4x4 Winter Contact |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
|
4x4 Contact |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
General Tire |
XP2000x4 Sport |
28.21 " |
0.6 % gain |
| |
Goodyear |
Wrangler F1 |
28.17 " |
0.8 % gain |
| 255/60R17 |
Dunlop |
SP Winter Sport M2 |
28.39 " |
0.0 % |
| |
Fulda |
Tramp 4x4 H |
28.21 " |
0.6 % gain |
| |
Continental |
4x4 Winter Contact |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
Pirelli |
Scorpion Zero |
28.07 " |
1.4 % gain |
| 255/55R17 |
Nokian |
Hakkapelitta |
27.22 " |
4.4 % gain |
| 265/60R17 |
Bridgestone |
D 680 Dueler H/P |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
Fulda |
Tramp 4x4 H |
28.67 " |
1.0 % loss |
| |
Yokohama |
AVS V801 |
26.18 " |
8.3 % gain |
| 265/70R17 |
BFGoodrich |
All Terrain T/A |
30.55 " |
7.3 % loss |
| 275/60R17 |
Bridgestone |
D 680 Dueler H/P |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
General Tire |
Grabber AW |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
BFGoodrich |
Euro-Radial T/A |
29.10 " |
2.5 % loss |
| |
Yokohama |
AVS V801 |
28.97 " |
2.1 % loss |
| 275/55R17 |
Dunlop |
Grandtrek TG 35 |
28.32 " |
0.2 % gain |
| |
General Tire |
Grabber ST |
28.39 " |
0.0 % |
| |
Fulda |
Tramp 4x4 H |
28.11 " |
1.0 % gain |
| |
Continental |
4x4 Contact |
n/a |
n/a |
| |
Goodyear |
Wrangler F1 |
28.06 " |
1.2 % gain |
| |
Pirelli |
Scorpion Zero |
27.81 " |
2.2 % gain |
| 285/60R17 |
Bridgestone |
HTS 686 Dueler H/T |
28.39 " |
0.0 % |
| |
Dunlop |
Grandtrek PT1 |
29.58 " |
4.2 % loss |
| |
Fulda |
Tramp 4x4 H |
29.59 " |
4.2 % loss |
| |
General Tire |
XP 2000 x 4 |
29.20 " |
2.9 % loss |
| |
Goodyear |
Wrangler F1 |
29.59 " |
4.2 % loss |
| |
Pirelli |
Scorpion Zero |
29.59 " |
4.2 % loss |
| |
Yokohama |
AVS V801 |
29.51 " |
4.0 % loss |
| 345/60R17 |
Pirelli |
Scorpion Zero |
32.50 " |
13.1 % loss |
| 255/65 R 16 |
General Tire |
Grabber ST |
28.39" |
0.0 % |
|
Winter tires for the M-Class
Some of the coolest looking tire / wheel combinations are
found in the 18 inch section.
If you are looking for off-road performance tires you'll find a wide selection
in the 16 inch section.
For off-road use as much rubber
between the harsh ground and the rim is best.
CEC, BBS, Lorinser wheels & tires |