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

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

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

  1. 255/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18
  2. 235/60R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16
  3. 255/45R18 front + 275/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 rear

Also listed: 255/45R18 + 285/40R18 255/40R19 255/40R19 + 285/35R19 235/55R17

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Trims sold in 1997
4
Generation
C140 sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 1997

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C140

1996–1999 4 trims

Europe

3 trims
CL-Class CL 420 275 hp · V8 235/60R16 4 fitments
Generation
C140 · 1996–1999
Market
Europe
Power
275 hp
Engine
V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/60R16Rim 16x7.5 ET51 5x112–
255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x112–
235/55R17Rim 17x8 ET50 5x112–
255/40R19Rim 19x9 ET45 5x112–
CL-Class CL 500 315 hp · 5.0L M 119 E 50 V8 255/45R18 / 285/40R18 3 fitments
Generation
C140 · 1996–1999
Market
Europe
Power
315 hp
Engine
5.0L M 119 E 50 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 285/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET45 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET45 5x112–
Rear285/40R18Rim 18x9.5 ET55 5x112–
Front255/40R19Rim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Rear285/35R19Rim 19x10 ET50 5x112–
255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x112–
CL-Class CL 600 389 hp · 6.0L M 120 E 60 V12 255/45R18 3 fitments
Generation
C140 · 1996–1999
Market
Europe
Power
389 hp
Engine
6.0L M 120 E 60 V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET47 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x112–
255/45R18Rim 18x9.5 ET55 5x112–
255/40R19Rim 19x10 ET50 5x112–

Japan

1 trim
CL-Class CL 600 (E-140076) 389 hp · 6.0L M 120 E 60 V12 255/45R18 / 275/40R18 3 fitments
Generation
C140 · 1996–1999
Market
Japan
Power
389 hp
Engine
6.0L M 120 E 60 V12, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET45 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET45 5x112–
Rear275/40R18Rim 18x9.5 ET55 5x112–
Front255/40R19Rim 19x9 ET40 5x112–
Rear285/35R19Rim 19x10 ET50 5x112–
255/45R18Rim 18x8.5 ET47 5x112–
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 1997
4
Generation
C140 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1996–2014)

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