Tyres size and choice

[lunatic]

On my spec sheet from Mercedes, the tyre size is noted as 225 75 R16. I have seen a number of other James Cook (generation 3) spec sheets and they all show tyre size as 235 65 R16. The standard rims I have are the same as all other spec sheets and are noted as 6.5 J 16 Light Alloy Wheels.

This seems a little strange. Does anyone else have a spec sheet showing 225 75 R16 and are running that size, or is everyone running 235 65 R16?

This is complicated as when I bought the JC, the previous owner had installed 17 inch rims and I am just about to replace the rims and tyres back to "Mercedes standard".

I am in Canada and it seems here that the Mercedes "standard" recommendation is to buy Michelin Agilis all season tyres with a load rating of at least 115. Does anyone have any input or experience with this and have tyres they would especially recommend. Continental?

Thanks for your insights and assistance. Ian

[rainerd]

Default size is 235... The slightly bigger size (225) is also allowed and listed in the COC Papers. I currently have the 235 but will switch to 225 soon for optical reasons and the bigger rolling circumference. Michelin has great reviews, 115 Index is also enough.

[netsailor]

muss ich mal nachsehen - aber ich kann mich nicht erinnern, dass in den Papieren von einer 2. Reifengröße etwas stand.
Bei den schmalerer, höheren 225 75 R 16 muss wohl der Tacho angepasst werden, da sonst ggf. weniger Geschwindigkeit angezeigt wird, als tatsächlich gefahren wird.

[rainerd]

Nein der Tacho muss nicht angepasst werden, das ist noch in der Toleranz und auch in den COC Papieren. Erst bei Reifen wie 245/70/R16 ist eine Tachoangleichung notwendig.

[lunatic]

Thank you both for your input! I am thinking the same Rainerd. If my spec sheet says 225 75 R16 then that is what I will install.

Does anyone have any other ideas re manufacturer than Michelin? I am looking for smooth ride and do not need winter driving, so no snowflake on the tyre needed.

Ian