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1997 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class tire sizes

235/60R16255/45R18235/50R18235/55R17225/60R16
Bolt pattern
Other years
19931994199519961997199819992000 All 1972–2027
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 1997

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

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140

1991 – 1998 Europe market 6 trims

S-Class S 280

190 hp · 2.8L M 104 E 28 I6 225/60 R16 102H 4 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power190 hp
Engine2.8L M 104 E 28 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 102H16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
235/55 R17 102V17x8 ET50 5x11229TiresRims
255/45 R18 103V18x8.5 ET47 5x11232TiresRims

S-Class S 300 TD

174 hp · I6 235/60 R16 104V 4 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power174 hp
EngineI6, Diesel
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
255/45 R18 103V18x8.5 ET47 5x11232TiresRims
235/55 R17 102V17x8 ET50 5x11229TiresRims
235/50 R18 101V18x8 ET50 5x11229TiresRims

S-Class S 320

228 hp · 3.2L M 104 E 32 I6 225/60 R16 102H 4 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power228 hp
Engine3.2L M 104 E 32 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 102H16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
235/55 R17 102V17x8 ET50 5x11229TiresRims
255/45 R18 103V18x8.5 ET47 5x11232TiresRims

S-Class S 420

275 hp · 4.2L M 119 E42 V8 235/60 R16 104V 3 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power275 hp
Engine4.2L M 119 E42 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
255/45 ZR18 103W18x8.5 ET47 5x11232TiresRims
235/50 ZR18 101W18x8.5 ET47 5x1122.2TiresRims

S-Class S 500

315 hp · 5.0L M 119 E 50 V8 235/60 R16 104V 3 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power315 hp
Engine5.0L M 119 E 50 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
255/45 ZR18 103W18x8.5 ET47 5x11232TiresRims
235/50 ZR18 101W18x8.5 ET47 5x1122.2TiresRims

S-Class S 600

389 hp · 6.0L M 120 E 60 V12 235/60 R16 104V 3 fitments
GenerationW140 1991–1998
Power389 hp
Engine6.0L M 120 E 60 V12, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/60 R16 104V16x7.5 ET51 5x11228TiresRims
255/45 R18 103W18x8.5 ET47 5x11229TiresRims
235/50 R18 101W18x8.5 ET47 5x1122.2TiresRims
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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