What tyre size does a Mercedes SLK use?

The most common size is 225/45R17. Depending on generation and engine, the Mercedes SLK uses 12 different sizes including 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 225/50R16, 245/35R18.

Where do I find my exact Mercedes SLK 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 SLK tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 13 sizes across 7 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Mercedes SLK is 225/45R17 (overall diameter ≈ 634 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

SLK (172) 2011 - 2016 - Cabrio (2011–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 200 - 184 PS - Benzin - 1796 cc	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 200 - 184 PS - Benzin - 1991 cc	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 250 - 204 PS - Benzin - 1796 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 250 CDI - 204 PS - Diesel - 2143 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 300 - 245 PS - Benzin - 1991 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 350 - 306 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	225/40R18 225/45R17 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 55 AMG - 421 PS - Benzin - 5461 Hubraum	235/40R18 255/35R18

SLK AMG (172) 2011 - 2016 - Cabrio (2011–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 55 AMG - 421 PS - Petrol - 5461 Hubraum	235/40R18 255/35R18

SLK (171/Facelift) 2008 - 2011 - Cabrio (2008–2011)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 200 Kompressor - 184 PS - Benzin - 1796 cc	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 280 - 231 PS - Benzin - 2996 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 350 - 305 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	225/40R18 225/45R17 245/35R18 245/40R17

SLK (171) 2004 - 2007 - Cabrio (2004–2007)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 200 Kompressor - 163 PS - Benzin - 1796 cc	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 280 - 231 PS - Benzin - 2997 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/35R18 245/40R17
SLK 350 - 272 PS - Benzin - 3498 Hubraum	225/40R18 225/45R17 245/35R18 245/40R17

SLK AMG (171) 2004 - 2010 - Cabrio (2004–2010)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 55 AMG - 360 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	205/50R17 225/40R18 225/45R17 235/35R19 245/35R18 245/40R17 265/30R19
SLK 55 AMG - 400 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	205/50R17 225/40R18 225/45R17 235/35R19 245/35R18 245/40R17 265/30R19
SLK 55 AMG Coupé - 360 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	205/50R17 225/40R18 225/45R17 235/35R19 245/35R18 265/30R19 245/40R17
SLK 55 AMG Coupé - 400 PS - Benzin - 5439 Hubraum	205/50R17 225/40R18 225/45R17 235/35R19 245/35R18 265/30R19 245/40R17

SLK (170/Facelift) 2000 - 2003 - Cabrio (2000–2003)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 200 Kompressor (Facelift) - 163 PS - Benzin - 1998 cc	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
SLK 230 Kompressor (Facelift) - 197 PS - Benzin - 2295 cc	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
SLK 32 AMG Kompressor (Facelift) - 354 PS - Benzin - 3199 Hubraum	205/50R17 215/45R17 225/45R17 245/40R17
SLK 320 (Facelift) - 218 PS - Benzin - 3199 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17

SLK (170) 1996 - 2000 - Cabrio (1996–2000)

Engine	Tyre sizes
SLK 200 - 136 PS - Benzin - 1998 cc	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
SLK 200 Kompressor - 192 PS - Benzin - 1998 cc	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
SLK 230 Kompressor - 193 PS - Benzin - 2295 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17

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