2017 Mercedes-Benz metris tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R17 OEM | R17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Mercedes-Benz Metris, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Mercedes-Benz Metris →
Compatible alternative sizes for 225/55R17
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
195/70R16 |
0.01% | winter narrower | Safe |
245/40R19 |
-0.10% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/60R17 |
-0.22% | winter narrower | Safe |
245/45R18 |
-0.24% | plus 1 | Safe |
195/50R19 |
-0.25% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/55R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 225/55R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 245/45R18; one rim size up, -0.24% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/40R19; two rim sizes up, -0.10% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2017 mercedes-benz metris passenger
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger ships from the factory on 225/55R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Mercedes-Benz Metris comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2017 mercedes-benz metris
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Reported across: 2017 – 2017 (1 year)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 7% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 44 reports covering every model year of the Mercedes-Benz Metris that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 7% | 20% | 0.3× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 2% | 9% | 0.2× |
Mileage at failure
5 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 22,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 7,000 and 43,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Mercedes-Benz Metris. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires). The dealer had been notified about the recall but had yet to grant the contact an appointment to service the recall. The contact also made multiple attempts to notify the manufacturer about the recall repair but had been disconnected from the call after being placed on hold. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that the rear back-up camera would display a blank image while in use. The contact also stated that he replaced four tires after he noticed that the tread on all four tires were wearing excessively. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V099000 (Back Over Prevention) and 22V482000 (Tires) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) and 22V099000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repairs. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Mercedes-Benz Metris is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-09-02.