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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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2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* | 245/45ZR17 | W | 30 PSI/33 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* | 245/40ZR18 | Z | 33 PSI/ PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* | 275/35ZR18 | Z | PSI/36 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* - Size: Shop 245/45ZR17 - Speed Rating: W - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/33 PSI |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* - Size: Shop 245/40ZR18 - Speed Rating: Z - Inflation F/R: 33 PSI/ PSI |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Base* - Size: Shop 275/35ZR18 - Speed Rating: Z - Inflation F/R: PSI/36 PSI |
* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.
What tires are best for a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Mercedes-Benz SL500.
Buying new tires can be easy and quick, especially when you're equipped with quality information from the tire experts that know! That's why you should head our way when it's time to put new tires on your 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Whether you want a tire that's built to improve fuel economy, take tight corners, or handle off-road terrain, you'll find the right tires for your vehicle and budget.
View the tires Mercedes-Benz recommends for 2002 SL500s, plus important information about Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Take it from one of our tire technicians, Brianna: "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 think about a couple of other things when getting new Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires like where and how you drive, and what tire brand you trust most. If you live in Florida, 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. Many drivers who live in states that experience all four seasons choose to purchase two sets of tires: one for winter and one for summer. That way, they can maximize their Mercedes-Benz SL500's performance during both seasons. 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!
Driving style is next on the list to think about when buying tires. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your Mercedes-Benz SL500? Going where no vehicle has gone before? 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 strong tires that can take on sand, stone, gravel, dirt, and more. A larger tire with stiff sidewalls and a wide tread pattern can help prevent punctures and encourage stability in uneven road conditions. But if you plan on sticking around town, a Mercedes-Benz SL500 tire that offers a smooth, quiet ride might be exactly what you need. 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires.
You have so many options when it comes to tire brands that work for Mercedes-Benz SL500s. 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 get-go. Firestone saw a future in automobile tires, so he began testing and producing passenger, truck, and farm tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Firestone Tires has been dedicated to staying one step ahead of the competition since day one, all thanks to Harvey Firestone. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500s.
Bridgestone is another top choice 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 world-class service, tires, and more to communities worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi put it, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can find superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 2002 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 your one-stop shop for tire installation, rotation, and ongoing maintenance! We make it easy to buy new 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are open on Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.
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