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Not sure about your Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.
Trim Level | Tire Size | Speed Rating | Inflation in PSI F/R | |
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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base | 225/55ZR16 | Z | 30 PSI/33 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base - Size: Shop 225/55ZR16 - Speed Rating: Z - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/33 PSI |
* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.
What tires are best for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Mercedes-Benz SL500.
Finding the right tires can be quick and easy, especially when you have all the information you need to make a good decision. That's one reason it's a good idea to visit us when you're ready to buy new 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire options. Whether you want a tire that's built to improve fuel economy, take tight corners, or handle off-road terrain, you'll find good tires that match your budget.
View the recommended tires for your 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500, plus important information about Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire size, speed rating, and tire pressure. Your vehicle can't drive correctly without the correct tires. As one of our tire technicians, Brianna, explains, "You want to find the correct size for your tire. It matters in alignments and keeping your vehicle driving the way it’s supposed to.”
Apart from finding the right tire size, you also want to consider a handful of other factors when buying new Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in south Texas, you probably won't want to buy studdable snow tires. Washington state or Montana is a different story, though. If you live in a state with some extreme seasonal shifts, you might want to switch between winter tires and all-season tires for the best performance.
Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. Drivers in states that fully experience all four seasons often buy two sets of tires: one set for winter, one set for summer. It's one of the best ways to maximize their Mercedes-Benz SL500's safety and performance from January to December. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!
Next, consider your driving style. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your Mercedes-Benz SL500? Adventuring where other vehicles can't? If you're a big off-roading fan you forges paths where others can't, you have very different needs than a long-distance commuter who sticks to the highway. You'll want tires that can stand up to dirt, gravel, stone, sand, and more. You might want to look at bigger tires with stiffer sidewalls and wider tread patterns to help protect against punctures and maintain balance in irregular road conditions. But if you mostly drive around the city, a Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires online. You're only a click or two away from a new set of 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires.
Firestone Complete Auto Care has plenty of good Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire brands for you to choose from. Firestone and Bridgestone are two popular brands. Firestone tires for Mercedes-Benz SL500s are always ready to get the job done! Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a boundary-pusher from the start. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he started producing and testing farm, truck, and passenger tires. Fun fact: in 1908, Firestone's company introduced the first all-rubber, non-skid tire! Thanks to Harvey Firestone, Firestone Tires has been committed to staying ahead of the curve since day one. Firestone now makes about 8,000 different tires for all kinds of vehicles — including tires for 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500s.
Bridgestone is another smart move for Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires. Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. was founded by Shojiro Ishibashi in Japan in 1931 and merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1990. Today, Bridgestone Tires has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, providing exceptional service, tires, and more to drivers around the world. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can buy superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 and drive with peace of mind!
Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're a tire store that also offers professional tire installation, maintenance, and rotation, along with complete auto care. Shop 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires online and schedule an installation appointment. Many stores are open on Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.
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