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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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

  1. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 16 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, USA
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  2. 245/45R17 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 21 · Europe, USA
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  3. 205/60R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe
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Also listed: 245/40R18 + 265/35R18 245/40R18 245/35R19 245/35R19 + 275/30R19 205/55R16 225/50R17 245/30R20 255/30R20

Best tires for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Trims sold in 2012
25
Generation
Br212 sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

25 trims sold in 2012

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 Br212

2009–2013 25 trims

Europe

23 trims
E-Class E 200 CDI 134 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92W 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET38 5x11238 psi
205/60R16 92VRim 16x7 ET38 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97WRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 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 CDI 134 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 225/55R16 99W 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
134 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99VRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99VRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97WRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 200 CGI +1 variant 181 hp · 1.8L I4 225/55R16 99W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 220 CDI

Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 200 CGI 181 hp · 1.8L I4 205/60R16 92W 8 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET38 5x11233 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 200 NGT 161 hp · 1.8L I4 Petrol-Natural · Gas 225/55R16 95V 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
161 hp
Engine
1.8L I4 Petrol-Natural, Gas
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 220 CDI 168 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92W 10 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET38 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET38 5x11238 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET38 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 250 +2 variants 201 hp · 1.8L I4 225/55R16 95W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 300

Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 250 +2 variants 201 hp · 1.8L I4 225/55R16 99W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 250 CDI, E 300

Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 250 CDI 201 hp · 2.1L I4 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 6 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.1L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 300 CDI 228 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 300 CDI 228 hp · 2.1L V6 · Diesel 225/55R16 99Y 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
2.1L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 99YRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 99YRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 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). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 350 +2 variants 302 hp · 3.5L V6 245/45R17 99Y 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 350 BlueTec, E 350 CDI

Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET48 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 99YRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 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). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 350 +2 variants 302 hp · 3.5L V6 225/55R16 95W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: E 350 BlueTec, E 350 CDI

Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45.5 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 500 402 hp · 4.7L V8 245/40R18 97Y 5 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
402 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x9 ET54 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11233 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11235 psi
245/30R20 91YRim 20x9.5 ET48 5x11236 psi
255/30R20 92YRim 20x10 ET45 5x11236 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET54 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
E-Class E 350 BlueTec 210 hp · 3.0L V6 245/40R18 97Y / 265/35R18 97Y 7 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
210 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET48 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
Rear265/35R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11238 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
Rear275/30R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7.5 ET45.5 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x8 ET46 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

E-Class E 550 402 hp · 4.7L V8 245/40R18 97Y / 265/35R18 97Y 5 fitments
Generation
Br212 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
402 hp
Engine
4.7L 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 · 265/35R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET48 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
Rear265/35R18 97YRim 18x9 ET54 5x11238 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
Rear275/30R19 96YRim 19x9.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8.5 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET48 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 2012
25
Generation
Br212 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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