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1983 Mercedes-Benz G-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x130 on every 1983 trim.

Tires for the 1983 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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

  1. 215/80R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2
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  2. 205xR16 standard on 2 trims
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  3. 225/75R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
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Also listed: 235/75R16 265/70R16 255/70R16

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Trims sold in 1983
5
Generation
W460

5 trims sold in 1983

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460

1979–1990 5 trims
G-Class 200 GE 107 hp · M102E20 I4 205x R16 100Q 5 fitments
Generation
W460 · 1979–1990
Power
107 hp
Engine
M102E20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205xR16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205x R16 100QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
205x R16 100QRim 16x5.5 ET38 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET38 5x13032 psi
225/75R16 105QRim 16x6 ET63 5x13032 psi

How to read 100Q: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET63 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

G-Class 230 GE 123 hp · M102E23 I4 215/80R16 103Q 5 fitments
Generation
W460 · 1979–1990
Power
123 hp
Engine
M102E23 I4, Petrol
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/80R16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET38 5x13032 psi
225/75R16 105SRim 16x6 ET63 5x13032 psi
235/75R16 108SRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x13032 psi
265/70R16 112SRim 16x7.5 ET38 5x13032 psi

How to read 103Q: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET63 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

G-Class 240 GD 71 hp · OM616 I4 · Diesel 205x R16 100Q 5 fitments
Generation
W460 · 1979–1990
Power
71 hp
Engine
OM616 I4, Diesel
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205xR16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205x R16 100QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
205x R16 100QRim 16x5.5 ET38 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET38 5x13032 psi
225/75R16 103QRim 16x6 ET63 5x13032 psi

How to read 100Q: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET63 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

G-Class 280 GE 148 hp · M110E I6 215/80R16 103Q 5 fitments
Generation
W460 · 1979–1990
Power
148 hp
Engine
M110E I6, Petrol
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/80R16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x6 ET63 5x13032 psi
235/75R16 105SRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x13032 psi
255/70R16 108SRim 16x7 ET45 5x13032 psi
265/70R16 112HRim 16x7.5 ET38 5x13032 psi

How to read 103Q: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET63 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

G-Class 300 GD 87 hp · OM617 I5 · Diesel 215/80R16 103Q 5 fitments
Generation
W460 · 1979–1990
Power
87 hp
Engine
OM617 I5, Diesel
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/80R16 Wheels 16x5.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x5.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
215/80R16 103QRim 16x6 ET63 5x13032 psi
235/75R16 105QRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x13032 psi
255/70R16 108SRim 16x7 ET45 5x13032 psi
265/70R16 112SRim 16x7.5 ET38 5x13032 psi

How to read 103Q: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET63 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 1983
5
Generation
W460
Other years
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