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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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

  1. 245/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17
  2. 255/40R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18
  3. 255/40R18 front + 285/35R18 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 front Check price on Amazon · 285/35R18 rear

Also listed: 245/40R18 255/35R19 255/35R19 + 285/30R19 245/40R18 + 275/35R18 255/30R20 265/30R20 + 285/30R20

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Trims sold in 2011
5
Generations
Br218C219 sold in 2 market versions

5 trims sold in 2011

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 CLS-Class Br218

2011–2017 Europe 4 trims
CLS-Class CLS 250 CDI 201 hp · 2.1L OM651 I4 · Diesel 255/40R18 99Y / 285/35R18 97Y 6 fitments
Generation
Br218 · 2011–2017
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.1L OM651 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 285/35R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET34.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
Rear285/35R18 97YRim 18x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
Front255/35R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
Rear285/30R19 98YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8 ET30 5x11235 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
255/35R19 96HRim 19x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

CLS-Class CLS 350 302 hp · 3.5L M276 V6 245/45R17 99Y 5 fitments
Generation
Br218 · 2011–2017
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.5L M276 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8.5 ET34.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET34.5 5x11236 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET34.5 5x11236 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x9.5 ET48 5x11236 psi
255/35R19 96HRim 19x8.5 ET34.5 5x11241 psi
255/35R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11241 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

CLS-Class CLS 350 CDI 261 hp · 3.0L OM642 V6 · Diesel 245/45R17 99Y 5 fitments
Generation
Br218 · 2011–2017
Market
Europe
Power
261 hp
Engine
3.0L OM642 V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8.5 ET34.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET34.5 5x11235 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
255/35R19 96HRim 19x8.5 ET34.5 5x11241 psi
255/35R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11241 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

CLS-Class CLS 500 402 hp · 4.7L M278 V8 255/40R18 99Y 5 fitments
Generation
Br218 · 2011–2017
Market
Europe
Power
402 hp
Engine
4.7L M278 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET34.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET34.5 5x11236 psi
255/40R18 99YRim 18x9.5 ET48 5x11236 psi
255/35R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11241 psi
255/35R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11241 psi
255/30R20 95YRim 20x10 ET45 5x11241 psi

How to read 99Y: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C219

2004–2011 USA 1 trim
CLS-Class CLS 550 382 hp · 5.5L M 273.960 V8 245/40R18 97V / 245/40R18 97V 5 fitments
Generation
C219 · 2004–2011
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L M 273.960 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET28 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 97VRim 18x8.5 ET28 5x11230 psi
Rear245/40R18 97VRim 18x8.5 ET18 5x11230 psi
Front245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET28 5x11230 psi
Rear275/35R18 99YRim 18x9.5 ET33 5x11233 psi
Front255/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET25 5x11230 psi
Rear285/35R18 99YRim 18x9.5 ET28 5x11233 psi
Front255/35R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET25 5x11233 psi
Rear285/30R19 98YRim 19x9.5 ET28 5x11233 psi
Front265/30R20 95YRim 20x9 ET25 5x11236 psi
Rear285/30R20 97YRim 20x10 ET25 5x11236 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET28 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 2011
5
Generations
Br218C219 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2004–2024)

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