Mercedes-Benz 220 Tyres

Mercedes-Benz 220 1951–1973

Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet W187

Mercedes-Benz 220 W187 1951–1955

• The earliest expression of the 220 model, the W187 fitted 640 - 15 Tyres. In this size we recommend fitting a set of 640 H 15 Avon Super Safety.
• The correct W187 innertube for these tyres is the Michelin 15F.

Mercedes-Benz 220S W180

Mercedes-Benz 220 W180 1954–1959

• The Mercedes-Benz 220 W180 Ponton version from 1956 to about 1960 fitted a 670-13 tyre. Michelin presently make a 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX which is perfect for this car.
• For these tyres the Michelin 13F innertube is ideal.
• If you require Longstone Classic tyres can arrange to have a white wall built into the sidewall, for more information e-mail infolongstonetyres.co.uk.

1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 Fintail

Mercedes-Benz 220 W111 1959–1965

• From about 1959 Mercedes-Benz were moving onto the new W111 chassis. At the same time The Mercedes-Benz 220 W111 moved to fitting the 7.25 R 13 Michelin X.
• For these tyres the Michelin 13F is the best innertube.
• If you so desire Longstone Classic tyres can arrange to have a white wall built into the sidewall of this tyre, for more information e-mail info@longstonetyres.co.uk.

Mercedes-Benz 220 W115

Mercedes-Benz 220 W115 1968–1973

• In about 1968 The 220 Mercedes-Benz moved on to the W115 chassis, these used a 695H13 for the first cars which later changed to 175 HR 14 Michelin XAS. This is still the best tyre for these cars.
• Drivers seeking a performance-oriented classic tyre in this size can now fit the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• For these tyres the Michelin 14E is the correct innertube.
• Because a good 175R14 was historically not available for a long time many of these cars fitted a 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P which is an excellent Mercedes tyre with a raised curbing band on one side.
• For these tyres we suggest the Michelin 14F innertube.

Mercedes-Benz 220 Whitewall Tyres

• Michelin make excellent whitewall tyres that maintain the handling of a classic Mercedes-Benz, while adding that whitewall embellishment that some people like.
• There are also budget white wall tyres available, but we suggest you will benefit from a quality period carcass design of the Michelin.
• The Mercedes-Benz 220 Ponton could fit the 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall tyres.
• The W111 Mercedes-Benz 220 also has 13” wheels but needs the bigger 7.25 R13 Michelin X Whitewall tyres.
• After a while the W115 220 Mercedes-Benz moved to 14” wheels with 175R14 tyres however the 185 R 14 Michelin MXV Whitewall tyre is great on these later 220 Mercedes-Benz.