James Cook Forum

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

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.

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.

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.

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