Mercedes-Benz SL Tyres
Classic Mercedes SL Tyres
Mercedes-Benz has been producing the SL-Class, a luxury grand touring sports car, since 1954. The name SL is derived from the German words "Sport Leicht" or "Super Leicht," which translate to Sport Light or Super Light in English.
Initially, Mercedes-Benz used both Sport Leicht and Super Leicht interchangeably for the SL-Class. However, in 2017, a discovery in its corporate archives revealed that the official meaning of the acronym is "Super Leicht."
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Mercedes W198 Tyres (1954—1963)
The best Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W198 tyre is the 185 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67. If you want a wider W198 300 SL tyre the 205/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12 is suggested.
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Mercedes W121 Tyres (1955–1963)
The ideal Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 tyre is the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX. This excellent tyre is also available with a whitewall: 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall.
1969 Mercedes-Benz W113 280 SL Roadster
Mercedes W113 Tyres (1963—1971)
The recommended Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL, 250 SL, and 280 SL tyre is the 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P. If you want a whitewall the 185 R 14 Michelin MXV Whitewall offers the whitewall aesthetic alongside Michelin's excellent build-quality.
1972 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL
Mercedes R107 Tyres (1971—1989)
The recommended Mercedes-Benz R107 tyre for the 280 SL is the 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P or the 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36. For the R107 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL, 380 SL, 450 SL, and 500 SL the ideal tyre is the 205/70 WR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
