What tyre size does a Mercedes SL use?

The most common size is 255/35R19. Depending on generation and engine, the Mercedes SL uses 12 different sizes including 255/45R19, 265/35R21, 265/40R20, 275/35R21, 285/40R19.

Where do I find my exact Mercedes SL tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Mercedes SL tyre sizes

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Mercedes SL is 255/35R19 (overall diameter ≈ 661 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

SL (232 (R1SLAMG)) 2022 - Cabrio (2022–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
AMG SL 43 - 381 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 1991 Hubraum	255/45R19 265/35R21 265/40R20 275/35R21 285/40R19 295/30R21 295/35R20 305/30R21
AMG SL 43 - 421 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 1991 Hubraum	255/45R19 265/35R21 265/40R20 275/35R21 285/40R19 295/30R21 295/35R20 305/30R21
AMG SL 55 4Matic+ - 476 PS - Petrol - 3982 Hubraum	255/45R19 265/35R21 265/40R20 275/35R21 285/40R19 295/30R21 295/35R20 305/30R21
AMG SL 63 4Matic+ - 585 PS - Petrol - 3982 Hubraum	265/35R21 265/40R20 275/35R21 295/30R21 295/35R20 305/30R21
AMG SL 63 S E Performance - 612 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 3982 Hubraum	265/40R20 275/35R21 295/35R20 305/30R21

SL (231/Facelift) 2016 - 2020 - Cabrio (2016–2020)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SL 400 - 367 PS - Benzin - 2996 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/30R20 285/35R18
SL 500 - 455 PS - Benzin - 4663 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/30R20 285/35R18
SL 63 AMG - 571 PS - Petrol - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20
SL63 AMG - 585 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20
SL65 AMG - 630 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20

SL (231) 2011 - 2016 - Cabrio (2011–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SL 350 - 306 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 400 - 333 PS - Benzin - 2996 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/30R20 285/35R18
SL 500 - 435 PS - Benzin - 4663 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 500 - 455 PS - Benzin - 4663 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/30R20 285/35R18
SL 63 AMG - 537 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20
SL 63 AMG - 564 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20
SL 63 AMG - 585 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20
SL 65 AMG - 630 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19 285/30R20

SL (230/Facelift) 2008 - 2011 - Cabrio (2008–2011)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SL 280 - 231 PS - Benzin - 2996 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 350 - 315 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 500 - 387 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG - 517 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 600 - 517 PS - Benzin - 5513 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 63 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 525 PS - Benzin - 6208 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 63 AMG - 525 PS - Benzin - 6208 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 65 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 612 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 65 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 612 PS - Benzin - 5981 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 65 AMG - 612 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 65 AMG - 612 PS - Benzin - 5981 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL65 AMG Black Series - 670 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/40R19 265/35R19 275/35R20 325/30R20

SL (230/Facelift) 2006 - 2007 - Cabrio (2006–2007)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SL 350 - 272 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 500 - 387 PS - Benzin - 5462 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 255/45R17 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 517 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG - 517 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 600 - 517 PS - Benzin - 5513 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 600 - 517 PS - Benzin - 5514 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 65 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 612 PS - Benzin - 5981 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 65 AMG - 612 PS - Benzin - 5981 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19

SL (230) 2001 - 2006 - Cabrio (2001–2006)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SL 350 - 245 PS - Benzin - 3724 Hubraum	255/40R18 255/45R17 285/35R18
SL 500 - 306 PS - Benzin - 4966 Hubraum	255/40R18 255/45R17 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 500 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/35R19 255/40R18 285/30R19 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG - 476 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/40R18 285/35R18
SL 55 AMG - 500 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	255/40R18 285/35R18 255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 600 - 500 PS - Benzin - 5513 Hubraum	255/40R18 285/35R18
SL 65 AMG (bis 300 km/h) - 612 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19
SL 65 AMG - 612 PS - Benzin - 5980 Hubraum	255/35R19 285/30R19

SL (129) 1989 - 2001 - Cabrio (1989–2001)

Engine	Tyre sizes
300 SL - 190 PS - Benzin - 2960 Hubraum	225/55R16
300 SL-24 - 231 PS - Benzin - 2960 Hubraum	225/55R16
500 SL - 326 PS - Benzin - 4973 Hubraum	225/55R16
SL 280 - 193 PS - Benzin - 2799 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18
SL 280 - 204 PS - Benzin - 2799 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18
SL 320 - 224 PS - Benzin - 3199 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18
SL 320 - 231 PS - Benzin - 3199 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 275/35R18
SL 500 - 306 PS - Benzin - 4966 Hubraum	245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18
SL 500 - 320 PS - Benzin - 4973 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18
SL 60 AMG - 381 PS - Benzin - 5956 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 275/35R18
SL 600 - 394 PS - Benzin - 5987 Hubraum	225/55R16 245/40R18 245/45R17 275/35R18

SL (107) 1971 - 1989 - Cabrio (1971–1989)

Engine	Tyre sizes
280 SL - 185 PS - Benzin - 2717 Hubraum	195/70R14
300 SL - 188 PS - Benzin - 2932 Hubraum	205/65R15
380 SL - 204 PS - Benzin - 3793 Hubraum	205/70R14
500 SL - 231 PS - Benzin - 4939 Hubraum	205/70R14
500 SL - 245 PS - Benzin - 4939 Hubraum	205/65R15

SL coupe (107) 1971 - 1989 - Coupé (1971–1989)

Engine	Tyre sizes
280 SLC - 185 PS - Benzin - 2717 Hubraum	195/70R14
350 SLC - 194 PS - Benzin - 3459 Hubraum	205/70R14
350 SLC - 200 PS - Benzin - 3459 cc	205/70R14
380 SLC - 218 PS - Benzin - 3776 Hubraum	205/70R14
450 SLC - 218 PS - Benzin - 4489 Hubraum	205/70R14
450 SLC - 224 PS - Benzin - 4489 Hubraum	205/70R14
450 SLC 5.0 - 241 PS - Benzin - 4939 Hubraum	205/70R14
450 SLC 5.0 - 241 PS - Benzin - 4990 Hubraum	205/70R14

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