225/50 R17
Available 
ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer
from £128.99-£199.52.
£128.99-£199.52
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/50 R17 98V
Vehicle tyre fitment guide
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tyres
Compare exact-match summer tyres for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class by size first, then confirm the current sidewall or vehicle placard, load and speed rating, and retailer price before you buy.
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Last verified: 2026-06-18
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class fitment summary
The researched tyre sizes for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class guide are 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 245/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19. Some Mercedes-Benz C-Class wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes. Confirm front and rear sidewall sizes separately before ordering. Fitment source checked: 1.
225/50 R17225/45 R18245/40 R18225/40 R19255/35 R19
Tyres grouped by 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class size
Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tyre sizes are shown here. Check load index, speed rating, season and run-flat notes before buying.
225/45 R18
Available 
Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.84-£170.88.
£125.84-£170.88
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available 
EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.82-£191.41.
£124.82-£191.41
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available 
ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.13-£228.92.
£125.13-£228.92
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
255/35 R19
Available 
ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer
from £130.42-£282.86.
£130.42-£282.86
Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y
Matching Tyres.net options
Start with Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer (£125.84-£170.88), ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer (£128.99-£199.52), ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer (£130.42-£282.86); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tyre size. This is not a claim that every trim uses the same size. Confirm the current sidewall, load index and speed rating before ordering. Use season, stock, delivery terms and price as secondary filters after size fitment.
Available
Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.84-£170.88.
£125.84-£170.88
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available
ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer
from £128.99-£199.52.
£128.99-£199.52
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/50 R17 98V
Available
ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer
from £130.42-£282.86.
£130.42-£282.86
Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y
Available
EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.82-£191.41.
£124.82-£191.41
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available
ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.13-£228.92.
£125.13-£228.92
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
At-a-glance fitment comparison
The table is filtered to researched tyre sizes: 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 245/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19. Compare the listed size against the current tyre sidewall first, then check load/speed rating, season and run-flat notes. Products outside those researched sizes are deliberately excluded from this vehicle shortlist.
| Product | Type | Season | Tyre sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £125.84 |
| ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/50 R17 98V | £128.99 |
| ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 255/35 ZR19 96Y | £130.42 |
| EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £124.82 |
| ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £125.13 |
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class fitment takeaways
The researched tyre sizes for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shortlist are 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 245/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19. Some Mercedes-Benz C-Class wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes, so the front and rear tyres may not be the same. That makes exact sidewall matching more important than model-year guessing. Use this page as a size-first shortlist, then confirm the current tyre sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering.
What to compare after fitment is confirmed
Once the size is confirmed, the main trade-offs here are summer season, brand familiarity, price, stock and delivery. The current shortlist contains five exact-size matching Tyres.net products from Pirelli and Continental: Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer, ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer, ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer, EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer and ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer. Visible prices are fairly close overall, from about £124.84 to £282.90 depending on product and size listing, so fitment and use case should come before price shopping. Live stock, delivery and product details should still be checked at checkout because the retailer pages were not fully visible during checking.
How to choose the right tyre for your car
Start with the tyre already on the car: check the sidewall and match it to one of the researched sizes for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. If the car uses a staggered wheel package, confirm the front and rear sizes separately before you choose a pair or full set. Then compare the exact-fit products by brand, size and price. For example, 225/45 R18 shoppers can compare Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 95Y, Continental EcoContact 6 95Y and Continental ContiSportContact 5 95Y, while 225/50 R17 shoppers have ContiPremiumContact 2 98V and 255/35 R19 shoppers have ContiSportContact 5 P 96Y. After size, check the load index and speed rating on your current tyre and compare them with the listing, and only consider run-flat replacement if your car currently uses run-flats and the replacement tyre is suitable. Finish by checking season, stock and delivery before ordering.
Why 2016 C-Class tyre sizes vary
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class can be fitted with different wheel packages, which is why this guide is organised by exact tyre size rather than by model year alone. Depending on trim, market and wheel option, the car may use 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 245/40 R18, 225/40 R19 or 255/35 R19. If the wheels were changed by a previous owner, the approved size may no longer match the original equipment fitment, so the current sidewall and placard should always be checked before buying. This is especially important where the car uses staggered front and rear sizes, because the two axles may not take the same tyre.
How to read the summer-only shortlist
Every tyre in the current shortlist is a summer tyre, so the page should be used as a warm-weather compare-and-check guide rather than a year-round recommendation. That makes the shortlist useful for drivers who want to compare exact-fit Continental and Pirelli options in the right size, but it should not be treated as a claim that summer tyres are right for every season or driving pattern. If you need cold-weather driving more often, compare seasonal alternatives before ordering. The safest approach is still the same: confirm the size on the vehicle, then compare the exact matches that follow.
Brand, size group and use-case differences
The shortlist is split between Pirelli and Continental, with Continental appearing in most of the exact matches and Pirelli represented by the Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer. That gives shoppers a sensible way to compare brand familiarity and price without losing sight of the size group they need. Among the 225/45 R18 choices, the EcoContact 6, ContiSportContact 5 and Cinturato P7 (P7C2) all fit the same researched size but offer different comparison points for everyday use or a more performance-leaning feel based on the product family name. Because review details are not visible in the supplied shortlist and live retailer detail was incomplete, brand, size and current price should stay the focus.
Value, stock and delivery checks
Value starts with the correct fitment. A lower price does not help if the tyre size is wrong for the car, so use the current £124.84 to £282.90 spread only after the sidewall or placard has been checked. Compare the matching products by exact size, summer label, brand and current retailer availability, then confirm stock and delivery before placing the order. The Tyres.net product pages were not fully accessible during checking, so the public page should be read as a practical shortlist that still needs a final live verification step at checkout.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-06-18. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Vehicle tyre-size fitment sourcevehicle tyre-size fitment research; products are selected from exact matching Tyres.net listed sizes
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.Supported the common 2016 C-Class tyre-size list.
- Find Tires by Vehicle | GoodyearSupported staggered front/rear fitment example and size checking guidance.
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 4Matic Sedan Tires | Shop Goodyear TiresSupported safety/performance caution about correct tire size/type.
- Best 2016 Mercedes-benz C300 Tires & Tire Size | SimpleTireSupported multiple possible original tyre sizes for the 2016 C300.
- Your Operator's ManualsSupported owner-manual reference as authoritative fitment check.
Helpful next reads
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Buying questions
Can a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have more than one tyre size?
Yes. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class can use different tyre sizes depending on trim, wheel option and market, and some wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes. That is why the current sidewall or vehicle placard should be checked before ordering.
How do I check if my car uses staggered front and rear tyre sizes?
Check the sizes on both sidewalls and compare front and rear separately. If the numbers differ, the car uses a staggered setup and you should buy the matching axle-specific sizes rather than assuming the same tyre fits every corner.
Where should I confirm the exact size before buying tyres online?
The safest checks are the tyre sidewall and the vehicle placard. If either one does not match the tyre you are about to order, pause and re-check before buying.
Why are only summer tyres shown on this shortlist?
The current shortlist is built from summer tyres only, so it works as a seasonal comparison for warmer-weather driving. It is not a claim that summer tyres are the right choice for winter use or every driver.
Can I rely on the trim name alone to choose tyres?
No. Trim names can help narrow the search, but the exact tyre size on the car is what matters. Wheel option, market and previous wheel changes can all change the correct fitment.