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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x130 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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

  1. 265/70R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims
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  2. 265/60R18 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
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  3. 265/65R17 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
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Also listed: 265/55R19 275/55R19 285/55R18

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Trims sold in 2003
4
Generation
W463

4 trims sold in 2003

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 G-Class W463

1990–2018 4 trims
G-Class G 270 CDI +1 variant 154 hp · 2.7L I5 · Diesel 265/70R16 112T 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: G 320

Generation
W463 · 1990–2018
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.7L I5, Diesel
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/70R16 112TRim 16x7.5 ET63 5x13029 psi
265/65R17 110TRim 17x7.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
265/60R18 109HRim 18x7.5 ET63 5x13032 psi

How to read 112T: 112 is the load index (up to 2,469 lb / 1,120 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 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 G 400 CDI 247 hp · 4.0L V8 · Diesel 265/70R16 112H 6 fitments
Generation
W463 · 1990–2018
Power
247 hp
Engine
4.0L V8, Diesel
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/70R16 112HRim 16x7.5 ET63 5x13029 psi
265/65R17 110HRim 17x7.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
265/60R18 109HRim 18x7.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
265/60R18 110VRim 18x7.5 ET43 5x13032 psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x9.5 ET50 5x13035 psi
275/55R19 111VRim 19x9.5 ET50 5x13035 psi

How to read 112H: 112 is the load index (up to 2,469 lb / 1,120 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET63 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

G-Class G 500 292 hp · 5.0L V8 265/70R16 112H 5 fitments
Generation
W463 · 1990–2018
Power
292 hp
Engine
5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore
84.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x130
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET63 · 5x130 · 84.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/70R16 112HRim 16x7.5 ET63 5x13029 psi
265/60R18 110VRim 18x7.5 ET63 5x13032 psi
285/55R18 113VRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x13035 psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x9.5 ET50 5x13035 psi
275/55R19 111VRim 19x9.5 ET50 5x13035 psi

How to read 112H: 112 is the load index (up to 2,469 lb / 1,120 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 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 2003
4
Generation
W463
Other years
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