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

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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

  1. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 10 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  2. 215/55R16 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 10
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  3. 235/45R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 14
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Also listed: 205/65R15 235/40R18 215/50R17 225/45R17 205/60R15 225/50R16 265/35R18

Best tires for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Trims sold in 1997
18
Generations
Br210Br124
Best tires for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

18 trims sold in 1997

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 E-Class Br210

1996–2003 15 trims
E-Class E 200 134 hp · 2.0L M111.940 I4 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.0L M111.940 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 91SRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94TRim 15x7 ET38 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94TRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 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.

E-Class E 200 D +2 variants 87 hp · 2.0L OM 604.917 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 230, E 250 D

Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
87 hp
Engine
2.0L OM 604.917 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 91TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94TRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94TRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 220 D 94 hp · 2.2L I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
94 hp
Engine
2.2L 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 91TRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94TRim 15x7 ET38 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94TRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 240 168 hp · 2.4L I4 215/55R16 94H 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 94HRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x8 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/40R18 91VRim 18x8 ET31 5x11230 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 280 +1 variant 190 hp · 2.8L M104.942 I6 215/55R16 94V 4 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8L M104.942 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x8 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/40R18 91WRim 18x8 ET31 5x11230 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 290 TD 127 hp · 2.9L OM 602.982 I5 · Diesel 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
127 hp
Engine
2.9L OM 602.982 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 91SRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94HRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 300 D +1 variant 134 hp · 3.0L OM 606.912 I6 · Diesel 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 300 TD

Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
134 hp
Engine
3.0L OM 606.912 I6, 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 91SRim 15x6.5 ET37 5x11229 psi
205/65R15 94HRim 15x7 ET38 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94HRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 320 +1 variant 217 hp · 3.2L M104.995 I6 215/55R16 94V 4 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
217 hp
Engine
3.2L M104.995 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET31 5x11230 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 420 275 hp · 4.2L M119.985 V8 215/55R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
275 hp
Engine
4.2L M119.985 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x11229 psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/40R18 91WRim 18x8 ET31 5x11230 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 430 275 hp · 4.3L M113.940 V8 235/45R17 93W 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
275 hp
Engine
4.3L M113.940 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET37 5x11230 psi
235/40R18 91WRim 18x8 ET31 5x11230 psi
265/35R18 92YRim 18x9 ET35 5x11232 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br124

1993–1996 3 trims
E-Class E 200 134 hp · 2.0L M 111.940 I4 195/65R15 94T 8 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1993–1996
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.0L M 111.940 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 94TRim 15x7 ET41 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 94TRim 15x7 ET42 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94HRim 16x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
215/50R17 93HRim 17x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93HRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11232 psi

How to read 94T: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 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.

E-Class E 220 148 hp · 2.2L M 111.960 I4 195/65R15 94T 8 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1993–1996
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.2L M 111.960 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET44 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET44 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET48 5x11229 psi
195/65R15 94TRim 15x6.5 ET49 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 94TRim 15x7 ET41 5x11229 psi
205/60R15 94TRim 15x7 ET42 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94HRim 16x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
215/50R17 93HRim 17x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93HRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11232 psi

How to read 94T: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 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.

E-Class E 320 217 hp · 3.2L M 104.992 I6 215/55R16 94V 5 fitments
Generation
Br124 · 1993–1996
Power
217 hp
Engine
3.2L M 104.992 I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 94VRim 16x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
225/50R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11230 psi
215/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET46 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x11232 psi
235/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET42 5x11232 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1997
18
Generations
Br210Br124
Other years
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