255/35R19 Rear Tyres for Mercedes C250: Continental SC5 SSR Adelaide Fitment
Quick answer
This Mercedes-Benz C250 used 255/35R19 rear tyres with Continental ContiSportContact 5 MOE SSR Runflat. The wider rear size was matched with 225/40R19 front tyres, making this a staggered Mercedes fitment.
Rear tyres on this type of C-Class influence traction, rear stability and how evenly the car wears tyres over time. They should be checked separately from the front tyres because the rear size, wear pattern and alignment settings are different.
Rear tyre fitment used
- 225/40R19 93Y Continental ContiSportContact 5 MOE SSR Runflat
- 255/35R19 96Y Continental ContiSportContact 5 MOE SSR Runflat
- Wheel alignment Adelaide
The rear tyre listing is especially important for people searching 255/35R19 tyres Adelaide, Mercedes C250 rear tyres or Continental runflat tyres Magill.
SSR means runflat in Continental language
Continental uses SSR to mean Self Supporting Runflat. This is not just a marketing badge. The tyre is built with a reinforced sidewall so the car can continue for a limited distance after pressure loss, provided the vehicle is compatible and the driver follows the tyre manufacturer's limits.
Why rear alignment matters
Many Mercedes sedans can wear rear tyres unevenly when toe settings are out. On a 255/35R19 rear tyre, uneven wear can become expensive quickly because the rear size is wider and usually costs more than a basic passenger-car tyre.
A proper four-wheel alignment checks both axles, not just the steering wheels. That matters for rear-wheel-drive Mercedes models and staggered fitments.
FAQ
Can I fit 255/35R19 on the front of this C250?
Do not assume that. This case used 255/35R19 on the rear. Always check the placard and existing tyre positions.
Is 255/35R19 a runflat size?
It can be, depending on the tyre model. In this case the Continental SC5 was an SSR runflat.
Why are rear Mercedes tyres wider?
Many Mercedes staggered setups use a wider rear tyre for traction and vehicle balance.
Visit Autosport Tyre World / TYREPLUS in Adelaide
For Mercedes C-Class tyres, Continental SSR runflat checks and wheel alignment Adelaide service, contact our team across Magill, Clarence Gardens and Wingfield.
TYREPLUS Magill | Autosport Tyre World Magill
647 Magill Road, Magill SA 5072
Phone: 0452 641 023
TYREPLUS Clarence Gardens | Autosport Tyre World Clarence Gardens
911 South Road, Clarence Gardens SA 5039
Phone: 0420 299 911
TYREPLUS Wingfield | Autosport Tyre World Wingfield
411 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield SA 5013
Phone: 0433 645 411
Final thoughts
For a Mercedes C250 with 19 inch staggered wheels, 255/35R19 rear tyres should be fitted as part of the full front/rear package, not treated as a standalone guess.