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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2000 trim.

Tires for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

  1. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 3
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  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 14
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  3. 205/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 6
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Also listed: 205/55R16 + 225/50R16 185/65R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 + 245/40R17 235/40R18 205/50R17 225/45R18

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Trims sold in 2000
18
Generations
Br203Br202

18 trims sold in 2000

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 C-Class Br203

2000–2007 9 trims
C-Class C 160 121 hp · 1.8L M271E18 I4 205/55R16 91H / 225/50R16 93H 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
121 hp
Engine
1.8L M271E18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear225/50R16 93HRim 16x8 ET32 5x11229 psi
Front225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear245/40R17 95VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 91TRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11230 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

C-Class C 180 +1 variant 127 hp · 2.0L M111E20 I4 195/65R15 91T 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: C 220 CDI

Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
127 hp
Engine
2.0L M111E20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91T: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 200 CDI 114 hp · 2.0L OM611DE22 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.0L OM611DE22 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91T: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 200 K 161 hp · 2.0L M111E20 I4 195/65R15 91H 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.0L M111E20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 230 K 194 hp · 2.3L M111E23 I4 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
194 hp
Engine
2.3L M111E23 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 240 168 hp · 2.6L M112E26 V6 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.6L M112E26 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET36 5x11236 psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 270 CDI 174 hp · 2.7L OM612DE27 I5 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.7L OM612DE27 I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/45R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 320 215 hp · 3.2L M112E32 V6 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
215 hp
Engine
3.2L M112E32 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93WRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Br202

1993–2000 9 trims
C-Class C 180 121 hp · 1.8L I4 205/55R16 88H / 225/50R16 91H 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
121 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front205/55R16 88HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear225/50R16 91HRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
Front225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear245/40R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 88TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET35 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 200 134 hp · 2.0L I4 185/65R15 88H 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET31 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 88HRim 17x7 ET37 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET35 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 200 CDI 101 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 88T 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
101 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 88TRim 16x7 ET38 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88HRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 200 K 177 hp · I4 195/65R15 88H 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
177 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x7.5 ET37 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 220 CDI 123 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 88T 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
123 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88HRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 230 K 190 hp · 2.3L M 111.975 I4 205/60R15 88V 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.3L M 111.975 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 psi
235/40R18 88YRim 18x9 ET30 5x11233 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 240 168 hp · 2.4L V6 195/65R15 88H 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.4L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x7 ET38 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x8.5 ET30 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). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 250 TD 148 hp · 2.5L I5 · Diesel 195/65R15 88H 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.5L I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 88HRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 88HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET37 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 280 194 hp · 2.8L M 112.920 V6 205/60R15 88V 6 fitments
Generation
Br202 · 1993–2000
Power
194 hp
Engine
2.8L M 112.920 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 88VRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 88VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 88VRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 88WRim 17x8.5 ET30 5x11233 psi
235/40R18 88YRim 18x9 ET30 5x11233 psi

How to read 88V: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 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.
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.
Trims sold in 2000
18
Generations
Br203Br202
Other years
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