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Use this Mercedes-Benz wheel bolt pattern reference to look up specifications by chassis and model. The first number is the number of bolt holes. The second number is the pitch circle diameter in millimeters. For example, 5 × 112 means five bolt holes on a 112 mm circle. Mercedes-Benz holds its wheels on with wheel bolts rather than studs and lug nuts, so the thread size below is the bolt thread. Aftermarket wheels are often thicker at the bolt seat than factory wheels and can need longer wheel bolts. Matching the bolt pattern alone does not confirm that a wheel will fit. Verify the wheel diameter, width, offset, center bore, wheel bolt thread, seat type, shank length, brake clearance, load rating, and approved tire size for the exact vehicle.
Bolt Pattern and Wheel Bolt Thread by Chassis
The chassis code is the three digit Mercedes model series, such as W124 or W210.
| Chassis | Bolt pattern | Wheel bolt thread |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 116 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 124 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 126 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 129 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 140 | 5×112 | M14×1.5 |
| 163 | 5×112 | M14×1.5 |
| 170 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 201 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 202 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 203 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 208 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 210 | 5×112 | M12×1.5 |
| 215 | 5×112 | M14×1.5 |
| 220 | 5×112 | M14×1.5 |
| G-Class | 5×130 | M14×1.5 |
New wheels are a good time to add wheel locks. The search below shows current Mercedes-Benz fitments.
Bolt Pattern by Model Line, 1992 to 2014
Every Mercedes-Benz car and SUV line in this table uses 5×112 except the G-Class, which uses 5×130. The bolt pattern does not change from one model year to the next within a line, so each line is listed once.
| Model line | Bolt pattern | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| C-Class, including C 55 AMG | 5×112 | High positive |
| CL-Class | 5×112 | High positive |
| CLK-Class, including CLK 55 AMG | 5×112 | High positive |
| CLS-Class, including CLS 500 | 5×112 | High positive |
| E-Class, including E 55 AMG | 5×112 | High positive |
| G-Class, including G 500 | 5×130 | High positive |
| GL-Class: GL 320, GL 450, GL 550 | 5×112 | High positive |
| GLK-Class: GLK 350 | 5×112 | High positive |
| M-Class: ML 350, ML 500, ML 550, ML 63 | 5×112 | High positive |
| R-Class | 5×112 | High positive |
| S-Class: S 430, S 500, S 55, S 600 | 5×112 | High positive |
| SL-Class, R129 | 5×112 | Medium |
| SL-Class, R230 and later | 5×112 | High positive |
| SLK-Class, including SLK 350 | 5×112 | High positive |
Compare Tire Sizes Before You Buy
If you plan to install larger wheels, use a tire size calculator to compare the factory tire size with the proposed size. Keep the overall diameter close to stock so the speedometer, ABS and stability control see the wheel speeds they expect. To see how a size change moves engine RPM at a given road speed, use the vehicle speed and RPM calculator.
When the wheels go on, follow how to change a tire on a Mercedes-Benz for the jacking points and the wheel bolt torque. If the tire pressure warning comes on after the swap, see Mercedes TPMS light on: reset and sensor programming. For tire choices, see the best tires for Mercedes-Benz.
Before you buy parts, scan every control module, not just the engine. It shows the root fault behind the warning lights and tells you whether the problem is still active. See how to do a full health check.
