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2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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

  1. 185/55R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15
  2. 195/50R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, Japan
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  3. 155/70R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 155/70R15

Also listed: 195/50R16 205/45R16 205/40R17 215/35R17

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Trims sold in 2001
8
Generation
W168 sold in 2 market versions

8 trims sold in 2001

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 A-Class W168

1997–2004 8 trims

Europe

6 trims
A-Class A 140 80 hp · 1.4L I4 155/70R15 88T 6 fitments
Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Europe
Power
80 hp
Engine
1.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 155/70R15 Wheels 15x5 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/70R15 88TRim 15x5 ET44 5x11229 psi
185/55R15 88TRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
205/45R16 88HRim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 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
Market
Europe
Power
101 hp
Engine
1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
205/45R16 88VRim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11230 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.

A-Class А 160 CDI 59 hp · 1.7L I4 · Diesel 155/70R15 88T 6 fitments
Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Europe
Power
59 hp
Engine
1.7L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 155/70R15 Wheels 15x5 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/70R15 88TRim 15x5 ET44 5x11229 psi
185/55R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
205/45R16 88HRim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 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.

A-Class А 170 CDI +1 variant 89 hp · 1.7L I4 · Diesel 185/55R15 88H 6 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Europe
Power
89 hp
Engine
1.7L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R15 88HRim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
205/45R16 88VRim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 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.

A-Class А 190 123 hp · 1.9L I4 195/50R16 88H 6 fitments
Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Europe
Power
123 hp
Engine
1.9L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/50R16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16 88HRim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
205/45R16 88VRim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 psi
205/40R17 87VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11230 psi
215/35R17 87WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11233 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.

Japan

2 trims
A-Class A190 (GF-168032) 123 hp · I4 195/50R15 6 fitments
Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Japan
Power
123 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/50R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/50R15Rim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16Rim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
195/50R16Rim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
205/45R16Rim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17Rim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 psi
205/40R17Rim 17x7 ET49 5x11230 psi
A-Class GF-168031 101 hp · I4 195/50R15 6 fitments
Generation
W168 · 1997–2004
Market
Japan
Power
101 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/50R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/50R15Rim 15x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16Rim 16x5.5 ET54 5x11229 psi
195/50R16Rim 16x5.5 ET55 5x11229 psi
205/45R16Rim 16x6.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/40R17Rim 17x7 ET57 5x11230 psi
205/40R17Rim 17x7 ET49 5x11230 psi
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 2001
8
Generation
W168 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1997–2026)

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