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2006 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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

  1. 265/55R19 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 265/55R19
  2. 265/60R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 265/60R18
  3. 275/55R19 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 275/55R19

Also listed: 275/50R20 295/40R21 275/45R21 285/40R22

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Trims sold in 2006
4
Generation
X164

4 trims sold in 2006

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

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164

2006–2012 4 trims
GL-Class GL 320 CDI 221 hp · 3.0L V6 · Diesel 265/60R18 110V 5 fitments
Generation
X164 · 2006–2012
Power
221 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/60R18 Wheels 18x8 ET53 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/60R18 110VRim 18x8 ET53 5x11232 psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/55R19 111VRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/50R20 109VRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
295/40R21 111WRim 21x10 ET37 5x11238 psi

How to read 110V: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET53 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

GL-Class GL 420 CDI 302 hp · V8 · Diesel 265/55R19 109H 5 fitments
Generation
X164 · 2006–2012
Power
302 hp
Engine
V8, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/55R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/55R19 111VRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/50R20 109VRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/45R21 110WRim 21x9.5 ET45 5x11238 psi
295/40R21 111WRim 21x10 ET37 5x11238 psi

How to read 109H: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET56 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GL-Class GL 450 335 hp · 4.7L V8 265/55R19 109H 5 fitments
Generation
X164 · 2006–2012
Power
335 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/55R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/55R19 111WRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/50R20 109WRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/45R21 110WRim 21x9.5 ET45 5x11238 psi
295/40R21 111YRim 21x10 ET37 5x11238 psi

How to read 109H: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET56 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GL-Class GL 500 382 hp · 5.5L V8 265/55R19 109H 5 fitments
Generation
X164 · 2006–2012
Power
382 hp
Engine
5.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/55R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/55R19 109HRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/55R19 111WRim 19x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
275/50R20 109WRim 20x8.5 ET56 5x11235 psi
295/40R21 111YRim 21x10 ET37 5x11238 psi
285/40R22 110YRim 22x10 ET37 5x11238 psi

How to read 109H: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET56 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 2006
4
Generation
X164
Other years
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