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1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-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 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tire sizes

205/65RV15225/55RV16205/60RV16225/60RV15225/55R16235/45R17245/45R17245/40R18225/60RV16205/70RV14
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 1989. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19851986198719881989199019911992 All 1971–2020
Fitment tables

10 trims sold in 1989

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129

1989 – 2001 3 trims

SL-Class 300 SL

188 hp · I6 225/55 R16 96V 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
MarketEurope
Power188 hp
EngineI6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/55 R16 96V16x8 ET34 5x1122.2TiresRims
245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/45 R17 96V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 R18 97V18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET23 5x1122.4TiresRims

SL-Class 300 SL - 24

228 hp · I6 225/55 R16 96V 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
MarketEurope
Power228 hp
EngineI6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/55 R16 96V16x8 ET34 5x1122.2TiresRims
245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/45 R17 96V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 R18 97V18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET23 5x1122.4TiresRims

SL-Class 500 SL

322 hp · 5.0L V8 225/55 R16 96V 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
MarketEurope
Power322 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/55 R16 96V16x8 ET34 5x1122.2TiresRims
245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
235/45 R17 96V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 R18 97V18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET23 5x1122.4TiresRims

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 107

1971 – 1989 7 trims

SL-Class 300 SL

178 hp · 3.0L M 103.982 I6 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power178 hp
Engine3.0L M 103.982 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 300 SL

185 hp · 3.0L M 103.982 I6 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power185 hp
Engine3.0L M 103.982 I6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 420 SL

201 hp · 4.2L M 116.964 V8 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power201 hp
Engine4.2L M 116.964 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 420 SL

215 hp · 4.2L M 116.964 V8 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power215 hp
Engine4.2L M 116.964 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 500 SL

220 hp · 5.0L M 117.964 V8 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power220 hp
Engine5.0L M 117.964 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 500 SL

241 hp · 5.0L M 117.964 V8 205/65 VR15 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketEurope
Power241 hp
Engine5.0L M 117.964 V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
205/60 VR1616x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 5x112–TiresRims

SL-Class 560 SL

227 hp · 5.6L V8 205/70 VR14 4 fitments
Generation107 1971–1989
MarketUSA
Power227 hp
Engine5.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/70 VR1414x6.5 ET30 5x112–TiresRims
205/65 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/60 VR1515x7 ET25 5x112–TiresRims
225/55 VR1616x7.5 ET25 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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