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1988 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

1988 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire sizes

205/65R15225/60R15225/55R16245/50R16215/65R15215/55R16215/60R16235/55R16255/45R17
Bolt pattern
Other years
19841985198619871988198919901991 All 1972–2027
Fitment tables

24 trims sold in 1988

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

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126

1979 – 1991 Europe market 24 trims

S-Class 260 SE

164 hp · 2.6L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power164 hp
Engine2.6L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 260 SE

158 hp · 2.6L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power158 hp
Engine2.6L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 300 SE

177 hp · 3.0L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power177 hp
Engine3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 300 SE

185 hp · 3.0L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power185 hp
Engine3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 300 SEL

185 hp · 3.0L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power185 hp
Engine3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 300 SEL

177 hp · 3.0L I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power177 hp
Engine3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/55 R16 94V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims

S-Class 420 SE

228 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power228 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET20 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 420 SE

221 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power221 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 ZR16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 420 SEC

221 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power221 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 420 SEC

228 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power228 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 420 SEL

228 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power228 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 ZR16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 420 SEL

221 hp · 4.2L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power221 hp
Engine4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SE

248 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power248 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 ZR16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SE

261 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power261 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SEC

261 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power261 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SEC

248 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power248 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SEL

261 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power261 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 ZR16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 500 SEL

248 hp · 5.0L V8 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power248 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
225/60 R15 98V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/50 R16 98W16x8 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SE

275 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power275 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 ZR16 98W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SE

295 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power295 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 R16 98W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 R17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SEC

295 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power295 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 R16 99W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 R17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SEC

275 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power275 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.2TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 R16 99W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 R17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SEL

295 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power295 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 ZR16 98W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

S-Class 560 SEL

275 hp · 5.6L V8 215/65 R15 96V 4 fitments
GenerationW126 1979–1991
Power275 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/65 R15 96V15x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
215/60 R16 96V16x7 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/55 R16 98W16x7.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/45 R17 98W17x8.5 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims
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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