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2003 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tire sizes

255/40R18255/35R19255/45R17285/35R18285/30R19255/45R18285/35R19255/30R20
Bolt pattern
Other years
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Fitment tables

3 trims sold in 2003

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

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230

2001 – 2008 3 trims

SL-Class SL 350

241 hp · 3.7L V6 255/40 ZR18 95W / 285/35 ZR18 97W 7 fitments
GenerationR230 2001–2008
Power241 hp
Engine3.7L V6, 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 94W19x8.5 ET30 5x11232TiresRims
Rear285/30 ZR19 97W19x9.5 ET31 5x11232TiresRims
Front255/35 ZR19 94Y19x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims
Rear285/30 ZR19 96Y19x9.5 ET40 5x11236TiresRims
255/45 ZR17 98W17x8.5 ET35 5x1122.2TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET30 5x11232TiresRims

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

SL-Class SL 600

493 hp · 5.5L V12 255/45 ZR18 95W 7 fitments
GenerationR230 2001–2008
Power493 hp
Engine5.5L V12, Petrol
Center bore66.6 mm
PCD5x112
ThreadM14 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
255/45 ZR18 95W18x8.5 ET35 5x11232TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95Y18x8.5 ET30 5x11232TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95Y18x9.5 ET33 5x1122.5TiresRims
255/40 ZR18 95Y18x9.5 ET40 5x1122.5TiresRims
255/35 ZR19 94Y19x9.5 ET31 5x1122.7TiresRims
255/35 ZR19 94Y19x9.5 ET40 5x1122.7TiresRims
255/30 ZR20 95Z20x10 ET35 5x1122.9TiresRims
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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