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2001 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tire sizes

235/45R17245/45R17245/40R18255/35R19225/55R16275/35R18255/45R17255/40R18285/35R18285/30R19285/35R19
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 2001. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19971998199920002001200220032004 All 1971–2020
Fitment tables

5 trims sold in 2001

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 R230

2001 – 2008 1 trim

SL-Class SL 500

302 hp · 5.0L V8 255/40 ZR18 95W / 285/35 ZR18 97W 7 fitments
GenerationR230 2001–2008
Power302 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET30 5x11229TiresRims
Rear285/35 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET33 5x11232TiresRims
Front255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims
Rear285/35 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET40 5x11232TiresRims
Front255/35 ZR19 94Y19x8.5 ET30 5x11232TiresRims
Rear285/30 ZR19 96Y19x9.5 ET31 5x11232TiresRims
Front255/35 ZR19 94Y19x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims
Rear285/35 ZR19 96Y19x9.5 ET40 5x11236TiresRims
255/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET35 5x1122.2TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET30 5x11232TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129

1989 – 2001 4 trims

SL-Class SL 280

201 hp · 2.8L V6 235/45 R17 96V / 245/45 R17 98V 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
Power201 hp
Engine2.8L V6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front235/45 R17 96V17x8.5 ET34 5x11229TiresRims
Rear245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x11232TiresRims
Front245/40 ZR18 97W18x8.5 ET25 5x11232TiresRims
Rear275/35 ZR18 99W18x9.5 ET23 5x11235TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x8 ET34 5x1122.2TiresRims
245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 R18 97V18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims

SL-Class SL 320

221 hp · 3.2L V6 235/45 R17 96V / 245/45 R17 98V 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
Power221 hp
Engine3.2L V6, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front235/45 R17 96V17x8.5 ET34 5x11229TiresRims
Rear245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x11232TiresRims
Front245/40 ZR18 97W18x8.5 ET25 5x11232TiresRims
Rear275/35 ZR18 99W18x9.5 ET23 5x11235TiresRims
225/55 R16 96V16x8 ET34 5x1122.2TiresRims
245/45 R17 98V17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 R18 97V18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims

SL-Class SL 500

302 hp · 5.0L V8 235/45 ZR17 96W 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
Power302 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/45 ZR17 96W17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET23 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/35 ZR19 97Y19x10 ET20 5x1122.5TiresRims

SL-Class SL 600

389 hp · 6.0L V12 235/45 ZR17 96W 5 fitments
GenerationR129 1989–2001
Power389 hp
Engine6.0L V12, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/45 ZR17 96W17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET34 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x8.5 ET25 5x1122.4TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 97W18x9.5 ET23 5x1122.4TiresRims
255/35 ZR19 97Y19x10 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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