Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLA Tyre

The Mercedes-Benz CLA ran in two main generations: the first generation (C117) from 2013 to 2019, and the second generation (C118) from 2019 onwards. Within the C117 generation there was a facelift in 2016, but tyre fitment depends on the wheel rim size and offset fitted to your specific car rather than the facelift year itself. If you are looking to swap tyres or rims across the 2013-2016 and 2016-2019 boundary, confirm the exact rim diameter, width, and offset with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Tyres themselves are not engine-specific, but Mercedes-Benz did fit different wheel and tyre sizes to different CLA variants — the higher-powered CLA 250 was often specced with larger alloys and wider tyres than the CLA 180. The tyre that matters is the one matching your existing rim size, so check the size printed on your current tyre sidewall (e.g. 225/45 R17) and confirm the breaker's tyre matches that exactly.

Trim level names on the CLA — such as SE, Sport, AMG Line, and AMG Line Premium — do not inherently change tyre fitment because tyres are determined by the wheel size fitted to your car, not the trim badge. AMG Line models were commonly supplied with larger diameter alloys than SE models, so they may carry a different tyre size, but this is a wheel-size difference rather than a trim restriction. Check the tyre size on your existing tyres or in your owner's manual and match that, regardless of trim level.

The first-generation CLA (C117, 2013–2019) and the second-generation CLA (C118, 2019–present) are different platforms with different wheel specifications, so a tyre from a C117 will not automatically suit a C118 rim. Tyre sizes can coincide between generations by chance, but rim diameter, width, and offset all need to match your specific car's requirements. Always confirm the exact tyre size and rim compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Tyre sizes on the CLA do vary depending on the generation, variant, and wheel size fitted — for example, 205/60 R16 tyres were associated with entry-level alloys while 235/35 R19 sizes appeared on larger AMG Line wheels. The safest way to find your correct size is to read the size from your existing tyre sidewall or check the sticker inside your driver's door jamb. When contacting a breaker, give them your registration so they can confirm the correct size for your specific vehicle.

Tyres are available through CLA breakers in the UK, typically sold as part-worn examples still mounted on alloy wheels when a car is dismantled. Quality and remaining tread depth will vary between breakers, so ask specifically about the tread depth and any visible damage before committing to a purchase. Always ensure any used tyre meets the UK legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and have it inspected by a tyre fitter before use.