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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 6
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  2. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 2
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  3. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 12
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Also listed: 205/55R16 + 225/50R16 225/50R16 225/40R18 225/45R18 225/45R17 + 245/40R17 235/40R18

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Trims sold in 2005
14
Generation
Br203

14 trims sold in 2005

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 14 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 K 141 hp · 1.8L M271E18 I4 205/55R16 91V / 225/50R16 93V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
141 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 91VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear225/50R16 93VRim 16x8 ET32 5x11229 psi
Front225/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
Rear245/40R17 95VRim 17x8.5 ET34 5x11229 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
225/50R16 93VRim 16x7 ET37 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11230 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 200 CDI 121 hp · 2.1L OM646DE20 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
121 hp
Engine
2.1L OM646DE20 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 ET37 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 CGI +1 variant 174 hp · 1.8L M271E18 I4 195/65R15 91H 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: C 200 K

Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
174 hp
Engine
1.8L M271E18 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 220 CDI 148 hp · 2.1L OM646DE20 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.1L OM646DE20 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 91HRim 15x6 ET31 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 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 ET37 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 230 201 hp · 2.5L M272E25 V6 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.5L M272E25 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 5x11233 psi
225/45R18 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 230 K 189 hp · 1.8L M271E18 I4 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
189 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 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 280 228 hp · 3.0L M272E30 V6 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L M272E30 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 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). 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.

C-Class C 320 CDI 221 hp · 3.0L OM642DE30 V6 · Diesel 225/45R17 93W 5 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.0L OM642DE30 V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET36 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 93WRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET36 5x11233 psi
225/45R18 92YRim 18x8.5 ET34 5x11233 psi
235/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET30 5x11233 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET36 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

C-Class C 350 268 hp · 3.5L M272E35 V6 225/45R17 93W 5 fitments
Generation
Br203 · 2000–2007
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.5L M272E35 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET36 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, 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
235/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET30 5x11233 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET36 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 2005
14
Generation
Br203
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