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Best tyres for the Mercedes-Benz CLA
This is a car you will want to drive, so the tyre needs dry and wet grip to match the chassis, with steering precision and high-speed stability. A proper ultra-high-performance tyre is worth it.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is usually fitted in 225/45 R18, 225/40 R19 on 18 to 19 inch wheels. As a coupe / saloon, it leans on grip, steering response and stability at speed more than outright comfort, so a performance or ultra-high-performance tyre in the correct size suits it best.
What we'd fit on a CLA
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a benchmark for grip and feel.
ShopContinental SportContact 7, outstanding dry and wet performance.
ShopGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, strong all-round performance value.
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For the full tested ranking, see the best performance tyres. Then weigh it against how you actually drive.
Mercedes-Benz CLA tyre sizes
These are common fitments across recent Mercedes-Benz CLA generations. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the tyre sidewall, the door placard or your V5C. New to it? See what a size like 225/45 R18 means.
Recommended pressures
Your Mercedes-Benz CLA's recommended pressures are on the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, and in the handbook. Set them cold, and raise them when fully loaded or towing. Our guide to correct tyre pressure and where to find your figures cover the detail.
What to watch on a CLA
Performance tyres wear faster, and sporty geometry can wear the inner edge first, so check the inside shoulder regularly. See inner and outer edge wear if you spot it.
Mercedes-Benz CLA tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a Mercedes-Benz CLA?
This is a car you will want to drive, so the tyre needs dry and wet grip to match the chassis, with steering precision and high-speed stability. A proper ultra-high-performance tyre is worth it. Our pick of Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Continental SportContact 7, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a strong starting point; see the best performance tyres for the tested detail, then match it to how you drive.
What size tyres does the Mercedes-Benz CLA take?
Common fitments include 225/45 R18, 225/40 R19. The exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the sidewall, door placard or V5C before buying.
How much should I spend on tyres for a Mercedes-Benz CLA?
It depends on the car and how you drive. A premium tyre pays off on motorway miles and in the wet; a strong value-premium tyre is often the smarter buy on a smaller or lighter car. See our guide on premium versus mid-range versus budget to weigh it up.
From the reviews desk: we pick by how a car is actually used, not by badge. The names above are a sound starting point for a coupe / saloon like this, but the right tyre also depends on your budget and the weather you drive in.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments for the Mercedes-Benz CLA and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C. If anything here looks wrong, tell us and we will check it.