Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLK Tyre

Tyres are not structurally part of the CLK itself — they are a consumable sized to the wheel rim fitted to your specific car, so a used tyre from another CLK is only compatible if it matches your exact tyre size (e.g. 225/45 R17), load index, and speed rating. The CLK ran across two main generations — the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009, facelifted 2005) — and tyre sizes varied depending on engine variant and whether the car had standard or optional larger alloys. Always check the placard inside your driver's door or fuel filler flap for your vehicle's specified tyre size before ordering. A breaker can confirm what size was fitted to the donor car.

Yes, the W208 and W209 generations used different standard wheel and tyre fitments, and within each generation the higher-powered variants such as the CLK55 AMG or CLK63 AMG typically ran wider, larger-diameter tyres than the four- and six-cylinder models. Even within a single generation, the same model year could leave the factory with different rim and tyre combinations depending on specification. This means you should not assume a tyre from a W208 will be the correct size for a W209, or vice versa. Confirm the exact tyre size with a breaker against your registration.

Trim level alone does not change tyre fitment — what matters is the size of the alloy or steel wheel actually bolted to your car, since different trims and option packs could come with different rim sizes. An Elegance and an Avantgarde with the same rim diameter and width will take the same tyre, but an AMG-specification car often had wider or larger-diameter wheels requiring a different tyre size. The trim badge itself is not a reliable guide — check the physical wheel dimensions or the door placard. Always confirm the exact size with the breaker.

The W209 received a facelift in 2005 but remained the same underlying platform throughout, so the wheel fitment specifications did not fundamentally change at that point. Provided the tyre size, load index, and speed rating are identical, a used tyre from a 2004 car could in principle fit a 2006 car if the rim dimensions match. However, individual cars may have had different factory or aftermarket wheel options fitted, so the tyre size on a donor car is not guaranteed to match yours. Confirm the exact size with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Breakers do occasionally sell part-worn tyres removed from salvage vehicles, but tyre condition is critical for safety — UK law requires a minimum 1.6mm tread depth across the central three-quarters of the tyre, and part-worn tyres must be inspected for damage, aging, and sidewall integrity. When buying from a Findapart breaker, ask explicitly about remaining tread depth, the tyre's age (check the DOT date code on the sidewall), and whether it has any cuts or bulges. Many customers searching for a tyre via a breaker actually need a used alloy wheel with a tyre already mounted — it is worth clarifying with the breaker exactly what you need. Never fit a tyre you have not had the opportunity to inspect or have inspected on your behalf.

Your correct tyre size is printed on the sidewall of your existing tyres (for example 225/45 R17 91W) and is also listed on the tyre placard usually found inside the driver's door frame or in your owner's manual. Breakers can look up common fitments for a CLK by registration or VIN, but because the CLK was available with multiple wheel size options, they will need your exact tyre size to match a used tyre correctly. It is worth checking all four tyres as well, since previous owners may have fitted non-standard sizes. Confirm the size with your breaker before placing an order.