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1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tire sizes

185/55R15195/50R15195/50R16205/45R16205/40R17155/70R15
Bolt pattern
Other years
19971998199920002001200220032004 All 1997–2026
Fitment tables

2 trims sold in 1997

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168

1997 – 2004 Europe market 2 trims

A-Class A 140

80 hp · 1.4L I4 155/70 R15 88T 6 fitments
GenerationW168 1997–2004
Power80 hp
Engine1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
155/70 R15 88T15x5 ET44 5x11229TiresRims
185/55 R15 88T15x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
195/50 R15 88H15x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
195/50 R16 88H16x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
205/45 R16 88H16x6.5 ET56 5x11230TiresRims
205/40 R17 87V17x7 ET57 5x11230TiresRims

A-Class А 160

101 hp · 1.6L I4 185/55 R15 88H 6 fitments
GenerationW168 1997–2004
Power101 hp
Engine1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/55 R15 88H15x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
195/50 R15 88H15x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
195/50 R16 88H16x5.5 ET54 5x11229TiresRims
205/45 R16 88V16x6.5 ET56 5x11230TiresRims
205/40 R17 87V17x7 ET57 5x11230TiresRims
205/40 R17 87V17x7 ET49 5x11230TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

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