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1998 Smart Fortwo 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 1998 Smart Fortwo.

1998 Smart Fortwo tire sizes

145/65R15175/55R15135/70R15155/60R15
Bolt pattern
Other years
19981999200020012002200320042005 All 1998–2024
Fitment tables

2 trims sold in 1998

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

Smart Fortwo I (W450)

1998 – 2007 2 trims

Fortwo 0.6

54 hp · 0.6 L I3 Petrol 0.6 L I3 145/65 R15 / 155/60 R15 4 fitments
GenerationI (W450) 1998–2007
MarketEurope
Power54 hp
Engine0.6 L I3 Petrol 0.6 L I3, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD3x112.5
ThreadM12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OEFront145/65 R1515x3.5 ET20 3x112.529TiresRims
Rear155/60 R1515x4 ET17 3x112.536TiresRims
OEFront145/65 R1515x3.5 ET20 3x112.5–TiresRims
Rear175/55 R1515x5 ET29 3x112.5–TiresRims
OEFront145/65 R1515x3.5 ET20 3x112.5–TiresRims
Rear155/60 R1515x4 ET17 3x112.5–TiresRims
OE145/65 R1515x3.5 ET20 3x112.5–TiresRims

Fortwo 0.8 CDI

40 hp · 0.8 L I3 Diesel 0.8 L I3 135/70 R15 / 175/55 R15 3 fitments
GenerationI (W450) 1998–2007
MarketEurope
Power40 hp
Engine0.8 L I3 Diesel 0.8 L I3, Diesel
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD3x112.5
ThreadM12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OEFront135/70 R1515x3.5 ET20 3x112.529TiresRims
Rear175/55 R1515x5.5 ET-1 3x112.536TiresRims
OEFront135/70 R1515x4 ET27 3x112.5–TiresRims
Rear175/55 R1515x5.5 ET-1 3x112.5–TiresRims
OEFront145/65 R1515x4.5 ET27 3x112.5–TiresRims
Rear175/55 R1515x5.5 ET-1 3x112.5–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.

Open the size calculator
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