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1978 Mercedes-Benz S-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 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire sizes

205/70R14205/65R15215/55R16215/70R14215/65R15225/55R16
Bolt pattern
Other years
19741975197619771978197919801981 All 1972–2027
Fitment tables

12 trims sold in 1978

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

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116

1972 – 1980 Europe market 12 trims

S-Class 280 S

154 hp · 2.8L M 110.922 I6 185x R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power154 hp
Engine2.8L M 110.922 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 280 SE

142 hp · 2.8L I6 185x R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketUSA
Power142 hp
Engine2.8L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 280 SE

182 hp · 2.8L M 110.985 I6 185x R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power182 hp
Engine2.8L M 110.985 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 280 SEL

182 hp · 2.8L M 110.985 I6 185x R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power182 hp
Engine2.8L M 110.985 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 300 SD

110 hp · 3.0L I5 185x R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketUSA
Power110 hp
Engine3.0L I5, Diesel
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185x R1414x6 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 350 SE

202 hp · 3.5L M 116.985 V8 205/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power202 hp
Engine3.5L M 116.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
215/55 R1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 350 SEL

202 hp · 3.5L M 116.985 V8 205/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power202 hp
Engine3.5L M 116.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
215/55 R1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 450 SE

222 hp · 4.5L M 117.986 V8 205/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power222 hp
Engine4.5L M 117.986 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
215/55 R1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 450 SEL

180 hp · 4.5L V8 205/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketUSA
Power180 hp
Engine4.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
215/55 R1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 450 SEL

222 hp · 4.5L M 117.986 V8 205/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power222 hp
Engine4.5L M 117.986 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
215/55 R1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 450 SEL 6.9

250 hp · 6.8L M 100.985 V8 215/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketUSA
Power250 hp
Engine6.8L M 100.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
215/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 R1616x7.5 ET20 5x112–TiresRims

S-Class 450 SEL 6.9

282 hp · 6.8L M 100.985 V8 215/70 R14 3 fitments
GenerationW116 1972–1980
MarketEurope
Power282 hp
Engine6.8L M 100.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/70 R1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
215/65 R1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 R1616x7.5 ET20 5x112–TiresRims
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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