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1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1987 trim.

Tires for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 15 trims · Europe, USA
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  2. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
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  3. 205/55R16 Best-rated optional on 15 trims · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 225/45R16

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Trims sold in 1987
18
Generation
W201 sold in 2 market versions

18 trims sold in 1987

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mercedes-Benz 190 W201

1982–1993 18 trims

Europe

10 trims
190 2.0 +3 variants 103 hp · I4 185/65R15 87H 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 2.0, E 2.3 KAT, TD 2.5

Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

190 D 2.0 +1 variant 71 hp · I4 · Diesel 185/65R15 87T 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: D 2.5

Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
Europe
Power
71 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87T: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.3 +2 variants 135 hp · I4 185/65R15 87H 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 2.6, E 2.6 KAT

Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
Europe
Power
135 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x7 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.6 Sporting 158 hp · I4 205/55R15 87V 2 fitments
Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x7 ET44 5x11230 psi
225/45R16 87WRim 16x8 ET35 5x11232 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

8 trims
190 D 2.5 +1 variant 93 hp · 2.5L I5 · Diesel 185/65R15 87T 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 2.3

Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
USA
Power
93 hp
Engine
2.5L I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87T: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.0 +2 variants 121 hp · I4 185/65R15 87H 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 2.6, TD 2.5

Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
USA
Power
121 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.3 KAT 130 hp · 2.3L M102.985 I4 185/65R15 87H 2 fitments
Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
USA
Power
130 hp
Engine
2.3L M102.985 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 87HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 87VRim 16x7 ET45 5x11230 psi

How to read 87H: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.3-16 174 hp · 2.3L I4 205/55R15 87V 2 fitments
Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
USA
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x7 ET44 5x11230 psi
225/45R16 87WRim 16x8 ET35 5x11230 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

190 E 2.3-16 KAT 168 hp · 2.3L I4 205/55R15 87V 2 fitments
Generation
W201 · 1982–1993
Market
USA
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x7 ET44 5x11230 psi
225/45R16 87VRim 16x8 ET35 5x11232 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1987
18
Generation
W201 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1982–1993)

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