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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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

  1. 215/55R16 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 4
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  2. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 3
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  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 4 trims
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Also listed: 245/45R17 205/60R16 235/45R17 245/40R18 235/40R18 205/65R15 255/35R19 265/35R18 245/35R19

Best tires for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Trims sold in 2002
21
Generations
Br211Br210
Best tires for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

21 trims sold in 2002

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 Br211

2002–2009 11 trims
E-Class E 200 CDI 134 hp · 2.1L OM 646.820 I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.1L OM 646.820 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET33 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95HRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95HRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93VRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93VRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi

How to read 92H: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 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 K +1 variant 161 hp · 1.8L M 271.941 I4 225/55R16 95H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 240 4Matic

Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
161 hp
Engine
1.8L M 271.941 I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET42 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 220 CDI 148 hp · 2.1L OM 646.961 I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.1L OM 646.961 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET33 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93VRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93VRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi

How to read 92H: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 240 174 hp · 2.6L M 112.913 M 112.917 V6 205/60R16 92H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.6L M 112.913 M 112.917 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET33 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi

How to read 92H: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 270 CDI 174 hp · 2.7L OM 647.961 I5 · Diesel 225/55R16 95H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.7L OM 647.961 I5, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET42 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95VRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 320 221 hp · 3.2L M 112.949 V6 225/55R16 95H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.2L M 112.949 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET42 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 320 4Matic 221 hp · 3.2L M 112.954 V6 245/45R17 95H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.2L M 112.954 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R17 95HRim 17x8 ET38 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11229 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi
245/35R19 91YRim 19x9.5 ET31 5x11233 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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.

E-Class E 320 CDI 201 hp · 3.2L OM 648.961 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95H 7 fitments
Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
201 hp
Engine
3.2L OM 648.961 I6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET42 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET42 5x11229 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET36 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11230 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 500 +1 variant 302 hp · 5.0L M 113.967 V8 245/45R17 95H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 500 4Matic

Generation
Br211 · 2002–2009
Power
302 hp
Engine
5.0L M 113.967 V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R17 95HRim 17x8 ET38 5x11229 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET38 5x11229 psi
245/40R18 93HRim 18x8 ET30 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x11232 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET39 5x11232 psi
255/35R19 92YRim 19x10 ET35 5x11233 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Br210

1996–2003 10 trims
E-Class E 200 CDI 114 hp · 2.2L OM 611.961 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.2L OM 611.961 I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 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 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.

E-Class E 200 D 87 hp · 2.0L OM 604.917 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91T 4 fitments
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 200 K 161 hp · 2.0L M111.957 I4 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.0L M111.957 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 94HRim 15x7 ET37 5x11229 psi
215/55R16 94VRim 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 220 CDI 141 hp · 2.2L OM 611.961 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
141 hp
Engine
2.2L OM 611.961 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 91SRim 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 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 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 270 CDI +1 variant 168 hp · 2.7L OM 612.961 I5 · Diesel 215/55R16 94H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 320 CDI

Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.7L OM 612.961 I5, Diesel
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 91WRim 18x8 ET37 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 280 201 hp · 2.8L M112.921 V6 215/55R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.8L M112.921 V6, 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 320 221 hp · 3.2L M112.941 V6 215/55R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
Br210 · 1996–2003
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.2L M112.941 V6, 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 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.

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 2002
21
Generations
Br211Br210
Other years
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