1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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

185/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1

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155/70R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim

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195/50R15 Best-rated optional on 2 trims

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Also listed: 195/50R16 205/45R16 205/40R17

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Trims sold in 1997: 2
Generation: W168
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2 trims sold in 1997

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168

1997–2004 2 trims

A-Class A 140 80 hp · 1.4L I4 155/70R15 88T 6 fitments

Generation: W168 · 1997–2004
Power: 80 hp
Engine: 1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
155/70R15 88T	Rim 15x5 ET44 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
185/55R15 88T	Rim 15x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
195/50R15 88H	Rim 15x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
195/50R16 88H	Rim 16x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/45R16 88H	Rim 16x6.5 ET56 ~~5x112~~	30 psi
205/40R17 87V	Rim 17x7 ET57 ~~5x112~~	30 psi

How to read 88T: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

A-Class А 160 101 hp · 1.6L I4 185/55R15 88H 6 fitments

Generation: W168 · 1997–2004
Power: 101 hp
Engine: 1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
185/55R15 88H	Rim 15x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
195/50R15 88H	Rim 15x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
195/50R16 88H	Rim 16x5.5 ET54 ~~5x112~~	29 psi
205/45R16 88V	Rim 16x6.5 ET56 ~~5x112~~	30 psi
205/40R17 87V	Rim 17x7 ET57 ~~5x112~~	30 psi
205/40R17 87V	Rim 17x7 ET49 ~~5x112~~	30 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET54 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.